Christopher Pincher

Former Independent MP for Tamworth

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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.

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Christopher Pincher almost always 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: Christopher Pincher acted as teller for a vote on House of Lords Reform and Size of the House of Commons Show vote
  • On 10 Jul 2012: Christopher Pincher voted against proposed reforms of the House of Lords including the introduction of 15 year terms for most members and an elected element. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2011: Christopher Pincher voted to establish a Joint Committee of MPs and Members of the House of Lords to consider proposals to reform the House of Lords Show vote

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