8legs: House of lords vote to remove most hereditary peers

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So long, hereditary peers – but the Lords is still full of absurd anachronisms | Polly Toynbee

Hereditary peers were voted out, signaling a shift but not a constitutional overhaul.
Toynbee says reforms fail to address deeper rule-of-law concerns and the Lords’ legitimacy.
The piece calls for a commission or a democratically elected second chamber.
Donor influence and donations in the Lords are highlighted as part of the reform debate.
The Lords could still obstruct government business via its own rules and procedures.
There is debate over retaining bishops and hereditary peers after reforms.
The piece connects Lords reform to Brexit and broader constitutional questions.
Toynbee notes public support for a democratically elected second chamber.
The article suggests preserving useful figures while reforming the Lords’ size.
The piece highlights the ongoing debate over the Salisbury Convention and constitutional norms.
The article closes by warning about capitalizing on reform without broad consensus.

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