Coalition unveils Lords reform plans

27 June 2012 Last updated at 18:52 ET Help

Plans for the biggest shake up of the House of Lords in a generation have been unveiled by the coalition.

The cabinet agreed on Tuesday to push for 80% of the house to be chosen by voters. The number of peers is also expected to be almost halved from 800.

James Landale reports.

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