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Jacob Rees-Mogg

Conservative MP for North East Somerset

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How Jacob Rees-Mogg 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.

Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor

Jacob Rees-Mogg consistently voted against 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: Jacob Rees-Mogg voted in favour of having fewer MPs but against reducing the number of members of the House of Lords. Show vote
  • On 10 Jul 2012: Jacob Rees-Mogg 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: Jacob Rees-Mogg was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote

Vote information from PublicWhip. Last updated: 2016-10-19. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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