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Closed Reform rules on Ministerial office, the House of Lords and political donations

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Require ministers to have a relevant degree and five years experience in sector
Place an annual maximum limit on the amount of money an individual or organisation can donate to a political party
Remove bishops and hereditary peers from House Of Lords

Increase trust and competence, reduce risk of corruption and cronyism of the government.
25 archbishops https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/bishops/
92 hereditary piers https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/hereditary-peers/?id=32625
There is no limit on how much someone can donate if they are a permissible sourcehttps://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/financial-reporting/donations-and-loans

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