US EditionProtestors disrupt the House of Lords calling for the chamber to be abolished
- A demonstration at the House of Lords involved around half a dozen people who threw leaflets and sang at noon on Thursday.
- The protesters, representing Assemble, called for the abolition of the House of Lords and its replacement by a citizens’ assembly.
- Lucy Porter stated that the House of Lords is outdated, claiming, 'We don’t have a functioning democracy in this country.'
- Another protester claimed that citizens' assemblies provide 'real representation where people get a say on real issues,' addressing the cost-of-living crisis and others.
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House of Lords in SHOCK as protesters take direct action in the chamber
Assemble is a group which has been helping to set up local community assemblies around the country. And it has just rained leaflets down onto the House of Lords calling for a House of the People. WATCH: Leaflets demanding a House of the People raining down on the Lords. Come to the open call on 27th March: https://t.co/MXWS1IIHaG Fund the House of the People: https://t.co/EqM4fbknj0 ARISTOCRATS & OLIGARCHS: OUT POSTIES, MUMS, NURSES, AND NEIGHB…
Protestors storm the House of Lords
There’s no such thing as a quiet day in Westminster. This afternoon, demonstrators invaded the House of Lords in protest at the existence of the unelected second chamber – carrying leaflets reminiscent of a Sex Pistols album, with the words: ‘Never mind the Lords, here’s the House of People.’ Charming! The rather rude interruption waylaid
Moment House of Lords debate is PAUSED as protests shock peers
Parliament has been forced to suspend its heartfelt tribute to World War 2 hero John 'Paddy' Hemmingway after shouting protesters disrupted proceedings by lobbing confetti over members of the House of Lords.The small group of demonstrators caused the upper chamber to pause its business as they called for the abolition of the unelected House of Lords.READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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