The British parliament is trying to bring about reforms that would make the House of Lords an elected body. Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats is pushing hard for these reforms, and Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron is willing to cooperate. The plan would reduce the number of Lords to 300 from over 800, and at least 240 of these would be elected, with the remainder still being appointed or inheriting their seats. But there are many obstacles standing in the way. Many within the conservative party to not want to see the changes made, fearing that this would result in the kind of legislative gridlock that is found in the United States. Lords obviously aren’t in favor for the most part, because it would cost many of them their jobs. The British public is largely indifferent to the reforms.
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