There's an easy remedy; often discussed and continually deflected. If we must have a two-chamber system of government, then both should be 100% elected. I'd have thought this would be a priority for the ERG, what with them being so obsessed with the interference of supposedly unelected bodies in our democratic and legislative processes.
Newly deposed MPs being offered life peerages and continuing with their front bench positions is as flagrant a two fingers to democracy as you're likely to see. It's only a few weeks since Nicky Morgan was saying that she couldn't commit to another 5 years, but is now apparently available for life.
Newly deposed MPs being offered life peerages and continuing with their front bench positions is as flagrant a two fingers to democracy as you're likely to see. It's only a few weeks since Nicky Morgan was saying that she couldn't commit to another 5 years, but is now apparently available for life.