What is the future of the House of Lords?

July 9, 2012 10:09 PM

The British Government is in danger of losing an important vote in the House of Commons as it tries to bring in new reforms to the House of Lords. Lance Price, UTTM Commentator, explains although he might be defeated, Prime Minister David Cameron might not shed too many tears in private.

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