The last of the hereditary Lords - but will they be missed?

Published: 06 September 2024
on channel: Channel 4 News
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The Labour government is set to remove hereditary peers in the House of Lords, abolishing the 92 seats that are reserved for people who inherit their titles.

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One of them is Lord Attlee, who admits he has done nothing to deserve his seat - but argues he offers an area of expertise that Parliament would miss without him.

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