Labour's Keir Starmer faces backlash for appointing 30 new peers, contradicting past promises to reform the House of Lords.

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces criticism for appointing 30 new peers to the House of Lords, including Sue Gray, despite previously vowing to reform or abolish the upper chamber. Starmer's decision reignites debates over the Lords' role and size, as Labour had earlier pledged to reduce its unelected membership. The appointments also include former MPs and Conservative members.

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