As Labour reveals plans to abolish the second chamber, we take a look at its place in the British parliament.
However, there are still 91 hereditary peers - people who have their seat in the chamber because of a title passed down from their families, like a duke or viscount - as well as 25 bishops, who are among the most senior members of the Church of England.
Instead, a compromise was made, meaning 92 hereditary peers could remain, but they would be elected from all those eligible for a seat under the old rules. And despite changes to allow women to take the seat, albeit only if they did not have any brothers for a title to be passed to, all 92 are still men.The most recent census data in England and Wales
Add to that the range of faiths now represented across the whole of the UK, some have argued it seems outdated to have a significant number of peers from one religion sat in the chamber.Although any nomination has to be approved by the Crown, they are first made by the prime minister of the day - with opposition leaders expected to be allowed to suggest a handful as well.
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