The Upper House should be 100% appointed. The House of Commons is elected; the Lords needs to be different and unique, continuing their role as a revising chamber. I would establish an independent commission to deal with appointments and to remove the influence of government which has tarnished the process irreparably. The Lords should be made up of experts from the arts and sciences, each bringing unique skills and experience to enable an effective check on government power and legislation. The Lords should NOT be a chamber for retired politicians.
I broadly welcome the findings of the Wakeham Report.
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