This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition STOP Ex MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FROM RECEIVING LORDSHIPS
Ex MPs are Ex because their constituents no longer wished to be represented by them, or they themselves believe they are too old to carry out their duty and therefore should have no future say in the running of the country
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Each member of the House of Lords is entitled to receive a sum of money each day they attend, equivalent to the average weekly wage of someone in full time employment in the north and west of the country. Who is paying this money ?? why the taxpayers of course, the government has no money other than what they take in taxes.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about honours or appointments.
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