Nick Clegg has drawn a line in the sand and stated that the Libs will push through changes to the house of Lords to ensure that it reflects the democratic process of the commons. He has said:
Lloyd George described the Lords as being a ‘body of five hundred men chosen at random from amongst the unemployed’. To be honest it might be better if it was.”
What a fuckin great statement. With the house of commons being full of etonian oxbridge, it would be great if those who want to work (it is impossible to sustain 100% employment) but can’t get a job they could sit in the Lords – see it as jury type service. Although lords don’t receive a salary (as most of them are fucking rich and senile anyway) they may claim a daily allowance of £300 (or may elect to claim a reduced daily allowance of £150) per sitting day – but only if they attend a sitting of the House and/or committee proceedings. Also Members of the Lords do not pay tax on their allowances – this would be a great supplemental income.
Break the monopoly of privelidge and allow the country to be run by the country!
Unfortunately, before I get tooo excited with this thought, I’m certain Cameron will simply slap Clegg down and tell to stop being so silly.
If you want a truly democtratic country allow Mr or Mrs citizen to take their turn to keep the commons in check!
Jason E Cooper 