Warning over Lords reform

Former Commons Speaker Baroness Boothroyd has warned that peers would strongly resist Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg's plans for a wholly or mainly elected House of Lords.

Mr Clegg is chairing a cross-party group drawing up plans for Lords reform, to be published for consultation by next spring. But Lady Boothroyd, a former Labour MP, warned: "He may push as hard as he likes, but there are many in your Lordships' House who will not be pushed into submission."