House of Lords Reform Bill 2012
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The House of Lords Reform Bill 2012 was a proposed Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom introduced to the House of Commons in June 2012 by Nick Clegg. Among other reforms, the bill would have made the House of Lords a mostly elected body.[1] It was abandoned by the British Government in August 2012 and formally withdrawn on 3 September 2012,[2] following opposition from within the Conservative Party.
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House of Lords Reform Bill 2012-13 | |
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Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
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Citation | Bill 52 2012-13 |
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Introduced by | Nick Clegg |
First reading | 27 June 2012 |
Second reading | 9–10 July 2012 |
Third reading | Not read a third time. |
Status: Withdrawn |
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