Centuries-old tradition ends as hereditary peers leave House of Lords
The UK Parliament has been formally prorogued, marking the end of a centuries-old tradition allowing hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords. The move follows the passage of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, which removes the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the chamber. Lords Speaker Lord Forsyth of Drumlean paid tribute to their 'distinguished service' ahead of their departure.
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