The Workers Party London today sharply criticised Labour for backtracking on its previous pledge to abolish the House of Lords. Despite having promised to scrap the unelected chamber in 2020 and reiterating that commitment in 2022, the party’s latest additions and its new proposals merely include introducing an upper age limit for peers and ending the creation of new hereditary positions.
Political figures and campaign groups, including Momentum, have labelled the move a “U-turn”, arguing it falls well short of the transformational reform Sir Keir Starmer once championed. The Workers Party London believes Labour’s revised plan fails to address the fundamentally undemocratic nature of an unelected second chamber.
A Workers Party London Spokesperson said:
“People deserve real democracy, not tokenistic half-measures. Labour’s retreat from abolishing the House of Lords is a disservice to anyone who wants a modern, accountable political system. Public trust in politics is already fragile, and these proposals do little to restore it.”
The Workers Party London firmly stands by its commitments and calls for:
- Full Abolition of All Hereditary and Appointed Roles – Unelected positions have no place in a 21st-century democracy.
- Transparent, Representative Governance – Any upper chamber must be elected by and answerable to the public.
- Consistency in Policy – Promises made to voters must be honoured, rather than dropped when politically inconvenient.
The Spokesperson continued:
“Our party has always been clear: we believe in a fair and accountable political system, free from relics of the past. We stand by our commitments to deliver genuine reform, replacing outdated institutions with an elected, representative body that truly reflects the diverse voices of our nation.”
As calls grow for deeper political accountability, the Workers Party London remains resolute in its drive for meaningful change, pledging to see through any reforms that strengthen democracy and uphold the will of the people.
