Liz Truss was Prime Minister for 49 days. So why does she have the power to appoint people to the Lords who can legislate over us for a lifetime? Add your name to demand an end to this unfair system

Holding a seat in the Lords is a huge responsibility. It gives people the power to shape laws for our entire country. So it would make sense then for these positions to be well-earned, right? Not in our government.

After a mere 49 days in office, Liz Truss can treat these seats like a gift – handing them out as rewards to anyone who supported her short tenure.

We can’t let the 800-strong House of Lords keep growing with unelected, and unrepresentative friends of politicians. It’s high time for change, but it will take all of us speaking out.

This unjust system cannot continue. If you agree, add your name to demand an elected House of Lords that is accountable to us all >>

Liz Truss should NOT be handing out seats in the House of Lords

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