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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Get rid of the house of lords

Dissolve/get rid of the house of lords

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The house of lords is now an outdated institution, that is really no longer needed, and costs the public a huge amount each year.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653903

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