Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

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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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Pete Wishart consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the 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 removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords:

  • On 19 Oct 2016: Pete Wishart 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: Pete Wishart 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: Pete Wishart voted against the establishment of a Joint Committee of MPs and Members of the House of Lords to consider proposals to reform the House of Lords Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Pete Wishart voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Remove Hereditary Places Show vote
  • On 8 Jul 2003: Pete Wishart voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Exclusion of remaining Hereditary Peers Show vote

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