Government set to abolish House of Lords hereditary peers

Sky's political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh spoke to the Earl of Devon, who has one of the oldest hereditary peerages. He says the role is part of the country's "heritage and culture".

Thursday 2 January 2025 09:39, UK

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88 men have inherited their title from their parents and sit in the House of Lords, most of which are Conservatives. But the prime minister is set to end this ancient tradition.
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