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.

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Andrew Slaughter generally voted against 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: Andrew Slaughter was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform and Size of the House of Commons Show vote
  • On 10 Jul 2012: Andrew Slaughter 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: Andrew Slaughter was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Support for bicameral Parliament Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 1 (Fully Appointed) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 4 (50 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 5 (60 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 6 (80 per Cent. Elected) Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Andrew Slaughter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 7 (100 per Cent. Elected) Show vote

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