6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (598+ words) Hereditary peers in the House of Lords have left their red leather benches for the final time. The majority of such peers, who inherit their titles through their families, lost the right to sit in the Lords in 1999, but 92 remained…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (804+ words) Two hereditary peers who are set to be removed from the House of Lords will be allowed to keep their parliamentary passes and ceremonial positions. The Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, and Lord Carrington won the concession after raising concerns…...