UK's Labour leader Keir Starmer says will abolish House of Lords to re-establish 'trust' in politics

UK's Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer has said that in order to 'restore faith in politics,' he would abolish the House of Lords.The Labour leader informed his party peers that as a part of the first term's agenda, he intends to remove MP's authority to choose members to the Lords. He added that the previous Tory leaders' practise of handing peerages to "lackeys and donors," had damaged the public's confidence in the country's parliamentary system.

During a meetingheld last week, Keir informed his peers about the plan. He stated "some very clear principles" such as the requirement that any new chamber is chosen by the citizens rather than politicians.

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The final suggestions will be outlined in the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections following a string of arguments. In an upcoming list, he is anticipated to hire political supporters and junior aides.

Keir claimed that his idea would guarantee that it wouldn't take over any of the duties of the House of Commons and will instead serve as a second chamber with the responsibility of revising and reviewing laws. The House of Commons would continue to have sole authority over managing the nation's finances and electing leaders.

Similarly, he cited Johnson's recent use of his authority to choose peersas evidence to show that a change is required.

As per sources, though Truss's leadership lasted for a few weeksonly, it is anticipated that she is forming a list of new members.

(With inputs from agencies)

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