'We can't be like the last lot' - or can we?

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The UK government has been negatively affected by sexual and financial scandals in 1998, damaging its efforts to set itself apart from the political corruption with which the previous Conservative administration was associated. Indeed, the government is now vulnerable to allegations of hypocrisy. In the most recent case, leading to the resignation of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson, Prime Minister Tony Blair's personal judgement has come into question.

Labour Party (United Kingdom), Ethical aspects, Political corruption

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After 800 years, the unlucky Lords pack up and go home

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The House of Lords Bill has received its Royal Assent, prompting the departure of more than 600 hereditary peers following the loss of their right to sit and vote in the House of Lords. Under a deal negotiated by crossbencher Lord Weatherill, 92 hereditary peers will remain in the transitional upper House. The departing hereditary peers will lose many privileges, including extensive library facilities and heavily subsidized food and drink.

United Kingdom, Political activity, Constitutional amendments

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Ministers unveil second stage of Lords reform

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The UK government has issued a White Paper detailing planned changes to the House of Lords. There will be 600 members, with only 20% being directly elected by ordinary people. Most will still be nominated by political parties, although 120 will be selected by an independent commission.

Powers and duties

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