The Structure Of The House Of Lords

Question 1

What are hereditary peer?

Answer 1

• inherited the title from their father, only 92 are allowed to sit in the House of Lords

Question 2

What are life peers?

Answer 2

• appointed for life by party leaders and an appointment commission, they’re a mixture of former politicians and experts in various fields

Question 3

Crossbench Mps

Answer 3

Most peers have a party allegiance, some have no party affiliation and are full independent