Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

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Britain is removing hereditary nobles from the House of Lords after 700 years.
The House of Lords voted to oust hereditary peers, ending an 'archaic and undemocratic' tradition.
The change follows legislation passed by the House of Commons, emphasizing merit over inherited titles.
The House of Lords currently has over 800 members, making it the second-largest legislative chamber globally.
Hereditary peers were mostly removed in 1999, but 92 remained temporarily; now, the remaining few will be ousted.
A compromise allows some hereditary peers to stay as 'life peers'.
The Labour government aims to eventually replace the House of Lords with a more representative chamber.
Conservative leader in the Lords acknowledged the historical service of hereditary peers but supported the reform.

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