PEERS who have not spoken in the House of Lords this year have claimed more than a million pounds in expenses, the Electoral Reform Society revealed yesterday.

The 64 lords and ladies pocketed £1,262,670 in public money for turning up to Parliament, but failed to take part in any debates.

And a staggering 30 of the unelected politicians have pocketed £772,719 — despite not speaking for the last five years.