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flag UK ends hereditary peers in House of Lords, completing long-sought reform.

flag On March 10, 2026, the UK Parliament passed the Hereditary Peers Bill, removing the last 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old system of seats inherited by birth. flag The reform, a key promise of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, completes a modernization effort begun over 25 years ago. flag Around 15 Conservative hereditary peers will receive lifetime appointments, with nominations by their party. flag The House of Lords, now numbering about 800 members, includes life appointees and Church of England bishops. flag Critics have long called the chamber undemocratic and overly large, though it cannot block legislation—only delay it—while the elected House of Commons holds final authority. flag Angela Smith, leader of the Lords, called the change a first step toward reforms on retirement and participation.

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