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Category - future of bishops in house of lords

15 Mar 2010

Poll says most Christians want bishops to reform, not 'lord it' in the House

Most of the public think those who sit in the House of Lords and vote on laws should be elected, and 70 per cent of Christians believe it is wrong that some C of E Bishops are given automatic seats in parliament, an ICM poll shows.
14 Mar 2010

A Christian case for bishops to back Lords reform
14 Mar 2010

Power2010 'amazed' at huge public response to bishops over Lords reform

A coalition that wants to 'change politics - for good' is "amazed" at the huge response to its initiative to get the public writing to C of E bishops asking them to back House of Lords Reform.
12 Mar 2010

Thousands of letters ask C of E bishops to back Lords reform

Democracy campaign Power2010, which is aiming to "change politics - for good", is achieving an extraordinary response to its online initiative encouraging C of E bishops to back Lords reform.
11 Mar 2010

Changing the Lords - for good

Almost everyone now sees the need for a reformed second chamber in parliament - where minorities can be properly represented, legislation decently scrutinised, and government held fairly in check.
20 Mar 2007

Anglicans pin hopes on unelected bishops to block anti-discrimination measures

Anglicans opposed to the Government's new Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs), which would prevent discrimination against gay and lesbian people, are urging the 26 unelected bishops who sit in the House of Lords to vote against the measures on Wednesday.
15 Mar 2007

Handful of bishops vote on future of constitution

Church of England bishops voted last night against a democratically elected House of Lords.

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