00:01Hereditary peers have left the House of Lords after losing their right to sit. A law passed
00:06by the government has removed the remaining 92 hereditary members, ending a system dating back
00:11centuries. Most lost their seats in 1999, but a small number stayed under a compromise deal.
00:18Ministers say the change ensures the Lords reflects modern public expectations.
00:23Some departing members have criticised the move, warning it gives more influence to political
00:28appointments. Fifteen former hereditary peers will return as life peers to help maintain
00:33experience in the chamber. Further reforms are expected,
00:38including possible changes to attendance rules and also to retirement ages.
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