Duration: 3'02''
A look at the different ways one can become a member of the House of Lords.
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How can Lords exercise power | Meet the Lords
Lords can exercise power by lobbying their neighbours in the commons, influencing decisions and encouraging amendments.
How to pass a bill | Meet the Lords
A brief snapshot of the stages a bill can go through, including cross-party negotiations on amendments.
Independent peers | Meet the Lords
The independent peers or ''crossbenchers'' are not affiliated with any political party but bring experience from a wide range of workplaces.
Joining the Club | Meet the Lords
A look at the larger-than-life characters that populate the House of Lords, one of Britain's oldest, most idiosyncratic and most important ...
Question Time | Meet the Lords
Various Lords discuss the frenetic nature of Question Time in the House and all the rules (or lack thereof) that come with it.
The nature of the House of Lords | Meet the Lords
An introduction to some of the Lords and the House's culture, some of whom are above 90 years old.
The role of the Lords | Meet the Lords
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Voting on a housing bill | Meet the Lords
A 2016 housing bill is put to the test in the House of Lords, as the bill gets put to a vote.
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