“Starmer is trying hard to eliminate all opposition in the Lords.” The government has announced the creation of 25 new Labour life peers, a significant expansion of the party’s presence in the House of Lords that has prompted renewed accusations that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is attempting to reshape the upper chamber to minimise legislative resistance. The appointments, … Continue reading Starmer Announces 25 New Labour Life Peers Amid Accusations of “Packing the Lords”