...would an elected second chamber really be an improvement?

Think how good the House of Lords could be http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/think-how-good-the-house-of-lords-could-be-8743839.html



Nb. An interesting editorial...

''  As the party system crumbles, it becomes even more important to stop the House of Lords from becoming stuffed with all these sleazy political appointments that so demean Britain. Yet would an elected second chamber really be an improvement? Parliament needs more mavericks, more individuals and more expertise rather than more tribalism, more sycophants and more over-promoted political advisers.
This is the real challenge as we seek to remake our democracy in the digital age and re-engage citizens with the political process.''