Ben Bradshaw, former MP, Exeter

How Ben Bradshaw voted on removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

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Removing Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords

There have been votes in Parliament on the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

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On 10 Jul 2012: Ben Bradshaw voted in favour of reforming the House of Lords, introducing 15 year terms for most members and introducing an elected element. Show vote
This vote is also related to:
- the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement
- a wholly elected House of Lords
On 7 Mar 2007: Ben Bradshaw voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Remove Hereditary Places Show vote
On 8 Jul 2003: Ben Bradshaw was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform — Exclusion of remaining Hereditary Peers Show vote
On 16 Mar 1999: Ben Bradshaw was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Third Reading Show vote
On 2 Feb 1999: Ben Bradshaw voted yes on House of Lords Bill — Second Reading Show vote

On 19 Oct 2016: Ben Bradshaw voted against reducing the number of MPs but for reducing the number of members of the House of Lords. Show vote
This vote is also related to:
- a wholly elected House of Lords
This policy conflicts with:
- fewer MPs in the House of Commons
On 23 Jun 2011: Ben Bradshaw was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote
This vote is also related to:
- a wholly elected House of Lords
On 10 Nov 1999: Ben Bradshaw voted yes on House of Lords Bill — Exceptions from the rule that hereditary peers should be abolished Show vote
On 16 Feb 1999: Ben Bradshaw voted no on House of Lords Bill — Hereditary peers to be elected by House of Lords members — rejected Show vote
On 15 Feb 1999: Ben Bradshaw was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Exclusion of hereditary peers from voting — rejected Show vote
On 2 Feb 1999: Ben Bradshaw voted no on House of Lords Bill — Decline to give a Second Reading — rejected Show vote

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