00:00Hereditary peers are set to lose their seats in the House of Lords following the passage of a bill
00:06ending a centuries-old parliamentary role. The change affects the 92 remaining hereditary peers
00:12who previously held automatic rights to sit and vote in the upper chamber. Most will leave when
00:18the current parliament session ends, although some may be offered life peerages. Supporters say the
00:25reform completes Labour's long-standing pledge to remove inherited privilege, while critics warn it
00:31marks the end of a historic tradition. Ministers say the changes reflect a move towards modernisation,
00:38with further reforms such as retirement ages and participation requirements under consideration.
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