Video: The Lords: Why Britain isn't a Democracy

Hello Everybody!

Those of you in the Early Access tiers, or who subscribe to Nebula, will have already seen it. But, those who aren't, here is my latest video.

It's about the House of Lords: the unelected "upper chamber" of the UK Parliament.

I wanted to ask why, in an era in which we supposedly value democracy and voting so much, the UK has held onto a system which is defiantly technocratic.

Can we justify over half of our national politicians being there as a result of their political connections, religious affiliation, or even parents? Are there benefits to politicians not having to be elected? Or has the time come to replace this (to some) archaic institution with a modern, elected second chamber?

Better than just pondering it at my desk, I got in touch with the House of Lords and managed to blag my way inside, to speak with four people who sit in it: one Baron, an Earl, and two Baronesses.

Let me know what you think in the comments! And thanks as ever for your generous support—making videos like this involves a lot of time and travel and hotel stays which really adds up, so your support here on Patreon really does help to make it all possible!

Thanks!

Tom

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