House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026: Passage of the legislation
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 removed the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.
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MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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