Chris Leslie

Former Independent MP for Nottingham East

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An Elected House of Lords

The House of Lords is the upper house of the UK Parliament. There have been votes on moving away from a position where members of the House of Lords are either appointed or have inherited their seats to a system where members are elected.

Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor

Chris Leslie generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about a wholly elected House of Lords:

  • On 19 Oct 2016: Chris Leslie voted against reducing the number of MPs but for reducing the number of members of the House of Lords. Show vote
  • On 10 Jul 2012: Chris Leslie voted in favour of reforming the House of Lords, introducing 15 year terms for most members and introducing an elected element. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2011: Chris Leslie was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Chris Leslie voted no on House of Lords Reform — House of Lords to be abolished — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Chris Leslie voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Option 1 (Fully Appointed) — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Chris Leslie voted no on House of Lords Reform — Option 2 (100 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Chris Leslie voted against an eighty percent elected House of Lords. Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Chris Leslie voted no on House of Lords Reform — Option 6 (60 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote

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