peerage

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"I don't think we should be using the hereditary privilege we have in the Lords to haggle or negotiate for life peerages," the earl said.

From BBC

Baroness Smith confirmed the government would offer life peerages to some of the Conservatives and crossbenchers who would otherwise lose their seats.

From BBC

Lords sources said talks had been held, with one suggesting the number of life peerages offered would depend on how many Tory members of the upper house agree to retire.

From BBC

He refused a peerage four times from prime ministers Disraeli and Gladstone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Challenged on the peerage at Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir said Lord Doyle had not given "a full account of his actions".

From BBC