The Labour maladministration is determined to screw recognisably great British 'industries' at the altar of something that they have learnt about on Tik Tok and do not understand. Giving away the family silver. While I am not a fan of the House of Lords (but am in a revising body) it is good that the HoL are making a fuss about this.
The House of Commons such a state that the House of Lords looks pragmatic and wise in comparison. I mean, that's the idea isn't it?
Still needs massive reform though, too many Lords for a start, half of them never vote anyway, just like dressing up in Ermine and pretending they're somebody....
Did she follow the rules or was the temporary abandonment of share options was just cover? Or are the rules not fit for
'#Bloomfield returned to the company in August 2023, less than three months after leaving government, and was awarded fresh share options'
Hammerbeam roof
Westminster Hall
#parliament
#medieval #architecture #architecturephotography #london #westminster #westminsterhall #angel #palaceofwestminster #government #houseofcommons #houseoflords #hammerbeamroof #ukparliament
#nikonownermagazine #nikonowner #nikonz8 #z8 #70200mm
#bnwphotography #bnw #monochrome
Protestors from #Assemble have today stopped proceedings in the #HouseOfLords. They are an organisation that:
‘campaigns for the House of Lords to be abolished and replaced by a citizens’ assembly.
Citizens’ assemblies are selected by sortition, which means members of the public are picked at random via a lottery.
Supporters of this mechanism argue it means a more representative sample of the population are able to come together and debate important issues.’
PA Media
https://www.europesays.com/1897380/ Pro-Palestinian protester climbs onto the UK parliament’s tower #GreatBritain #HouseOfCommons #HouseOfLords #London #UnitedKingdom
Starmer might have thought while in opposition it was a good idea to reform/abolsh the House of Lords (although I am not convinced) , but now in government he realises how useful it is - as a gift to retired MPs and donors who will be in his debt.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/03/abolition-hereditary-peers-labour-lords-reform
“He appeared willing to break Lords rules by offering access to ministers and other peers during discussions with the fake developers concerning sponsorship of a commercial event in parliament run by his son, a deal that cost £25,000.”
I have always argued that MPs and members Of the HoL have dirty habits - here is more evidence.
We could begin the cleanup by culling the HoL.
He - #jdvance - appears to have acquired a #uk fellow traveller in the #HouseofLords in the form of #lordglasman ! #mauriceglasman - who is a #Laɓour peer - has demanded the sacking of #lordhermer, the current #attorneygeneral , apparently for taking the rule of law too seriously! Last month #mauriceglasman attended the inauguration of 47 as an invited guest.
As Labour's plans for the House of Lords start to become firmer (lowered age limit, from the manifesto, plus other measures to reduce the size of the House, including a one in/two out policy for party nominations), here's my thoughts from last year on what a real reform of the second chamber could look like....
https://northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/all-change-for-the-house-of-lords/
UK's news sector faces critical threats to independence and sustainability: House of Lords report warns of media environment fracturing along social and economic lines within 5-10 years. https://ppc.land/uks-news-sector-faces-critical-threats-to-independence-and-sustainability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #UKNews #MediaIndependence #Sustainability #HouseOfLords #MediaEnvironment
“‘I must admit you’re not the chosen one I would have chosen,’ he said.”
Terry Pratchett; Small Gods
#Discworld #HouseOfLords #LabourLordingIt #WhatHappenedToChange 
#ElectoralReform #ElectoralReformSociety #HouseOfLords #HouseOfLordsReform #UKpolitics #politics #Congress
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water
Remove #hereditary peers YES
Remove former #PrimeMinister's cronies YES
Remove religious leaders MAYBE
But, a #bicameral #parliament needs a TRUE #Senate; a house of wise elders:
Two #elected chambers fight each other along #partyPolitical lines — #logicalReasoning / #criticalThinking is the casualty — everyone pays the price
Argue with me 
