The House of Lords comprises around 800 members, most of whom are appointed for life

The House of Lords comprises around 800 members, most of whom are appointed for life

 Brook Mitchell

A centuries-old element of Britain's parliament came to an end on Wednesday as hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time.

The Labour government has axed the 92 spots in the unelected upper chamber reserved for peers who inherit their position as a member of an aristocratic family.

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