The House of Lords, or also known as the upper house in the British Parliament, was once in time a "club" for the Lords of England, or more simply put; the Barons and the Baronesses. Their place is in the Palace of Westminister, alongside with the House of Commons.
When England peaked as the most powerful country in the world, with its naval fleet, its democracy and its fantastic inventions, the House of Lords had quite a lot of power in the Parliament. They could influence taxes, budgets and other laws as they wanted, but that has of late come to a change.
The House of Lords has actually grown ever since the reform that was put in action in 1999 stating that the House of Lords would loose quite a bit of their power. The most recent number of Lords is now 724, which is more than the MPs (Members of Parliament.)
And, it's not only Barons and Baronesses that make up the House of Lords anymore. Celebrities, scientists and other experts in a given field now make up the upper house.
Mathias Åker Solstad~
You mean the British Parliament. England is the only country in Europe without its own elected parliament or assembly.
SvarSlettGood point made there it is certainly the British Pariament. Still the rest of your text gives us an idea of the importance of the House of Lords.
SvarSlettcan anyone become a member of the house of lords and the house of commons?
SvarSletti like your blog. it's plain and easy to understand.
do think celebrities are experts?
Nice and informative.
SvarSlettDoes the House of Lords actually have any power at all these days? If so, in what way?
Thumbs up, interesting blog ;)