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SNP call on Labour and Lib Dems over Lords reform SNP call on Labour and Lib Dems over Lords reform
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The SNP has called on new Lib Dem leader Tim Farron and Labour leadership candidates to rule out appointing new peers to the House of Lords.The SNP has called on new Lib Dem leader Tim Farron and Labour leadership candidates to rule out appointing new peers to the House of Lords.
Angus MacNeil MP made his comments after Labour leadership frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn reportedly said he backed a block on nominating new members.Angus MacNeil MP made his comments after Labour leadership frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn reportedly said he backed a block on nominating new members.
Prime Minister David Cameron is believed to be planning to appoint more Tory peers to the House of Lords.Prime Minister David Cameron is believed to be planning to appoint more Tory peers to the House of Lords.
Mr MacNeil challenged opposition parties to take action.Mr MacNeil challenged opposition parties to take action.
He said: "Those who believe that our representatives should be democratically elected should not be adding to their contingent in the unelected house - that is why I am today challenging the UK Labour leadership candidates, and also the new leader of the Lib Dems' Tim Farron, not to appoint any new members of the House of Lords until concrete reform is established."He said: "Those who believe that our representatives should be democratically elected should not be adding to their contingent in the unelected house - that is why I am today challenging the UK Labour leadership candidates, and also the new leader of the Lib Dems' Tim Farron, not to appoint any new members of the House of Lords until concrete reform is established."
At present there are 226 Tory peers, 212 Labour, 101 Liberal Democrats and 179 crossbenchers.At present there are 226 Tory peers, 212 Labour, 101 Liberal Democrats and 179 crossbenchers.
The SNP does not take any seats in the Lords on principle.The SNP does not take any seats in the Lords on principle.
It was reported on Saturday that Scottish businesswoman Michelle Mone has been lined up to become a Conservative peer.It was reported on Saturday that Scottish businesswoman Michelle Mone has been lined up to become a Conservative peer.
The Scottish Sun claimed the Ultimo underwear founder was told she will be offered a seat in the House of Lords in a call from Mr Cameron.The Scottish Sun claimed the Ultimo underwear founder was told she will be offered a seat in the House of Lords in a call from Mr Cameron.
'Comprehensive review''Comprehensive review'
It was reported earlier this month that Mr Cameron had originally wanted to appoint 100 peers but that number now appears to be much reduced.It was reported earlier this month that Mr Cameron had originally wanted to appoint 100 peers but that number now appears to be much reduced.
It is thought that a new intake of Conservative lords would mean more peers for the Liberal Democrats and Labour.It is thought that a new intake of Conservative lords would mean more peers for the Liberal Democrats and Labour.
Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Crobyn told Scotland on Sunday he wanted a thorough and comprehensive review of the House of Lords. Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn told Scotland on Sunday he wanted a thorough and comprehensive review of the House of Lords.
He said: "In the interim under our proposals, the Labour party will certainly not nominate new peers for the Lords which risks undermining its legitimacy."He said: "In the interim under our proposals, the Labour party will certainly not nominate new peers for the Lords which risks undermining its legitimacy."
Mr Farron has previously said the current House of Lords system is "rotten to the core".Mr Farron has previously said the current House of Lords system is "rotten to the core".
Mr MacNeil said: "The SNP do not take up seats in the House of Lords because we do not see unelected legislators as a form of democratic governance, and I believe that many in the Labour and LibDem ranks believe the same.Mr MacNeil said: "The SNP do not take up seats in the House of Lords because we do not see unelected legislators as a form of democratic governance, and I believe that many in the Labour and LibDem ranks believe the same.
"As we've seen already in this parliament, the Tories have a weak majority. If all progressive voices in the Commons unite on this issue, then we may be able to drag the House of Lords kicking and screaming into the 21st century.""As we've seen already in this parliament, the Tories have a weak majority. If all progressive voices in the Commons unite on this issue, then we may be able to drag the House of Lords kicking and screaming into the 21st century."