He is free to make money in our current system, but why give him the privileges and legislative influence of the HoL?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/10/philip-hammond-earned-millions-jobs-house-of-lords
Starmer might have thought while in opposition it was a good idea to reform/abolsh the House of Lords (although I am not convinced) , but now in government he realises how useful it is - as a gift to retired MPs and donors who will be in his debt.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/03/abolition-hereditary-peers-labour-lords-reform
Corruption in Westminster
Do we expect any less?
One example, and probably a less venal one given the HoL of how people get into the House of Lords.
I any reasonable society this would not be acceptable. But hey, #England, #Labour, #Conservatives, #LibDems - what do you expect
Peers ‘at it again’
He appeared willing to break Lords rules by offering access to ministers and other peers during discussions with the fake developers concerning sponsorship of a commercial event in parliament run by his son, a deal that cost £25,000.
“It’s great being a Labour peer at the moment because we’ve got our mates who now have senior jobs, which is wonderful,” Lord Evans said.
