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Originally Posted by andrewb
The Lords can change or make legislation, but the democratic house (commons) has the final say. It can simply refuse to take the Lords opinion into account. Therefore the democratic process is ensured.
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Whilst in theory what you say Andrew is correct. There has however been many occasions where the Government of the day have had to drop legislation because they have been unable to get the Lords approval, or the Lords have simply talked the legislation out.
I still maintain that any second legislative chamber should not only be elected, but also accountable