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Protesters disrupted House of Lords to demand unelected chamber is abolished

Protesters disrupted House of Lords to demand unelected chamber is abolished

PROTESTERS disrupted proceedings in the House of Lords today to demand the abolition of the unelected chamber.

They threw leaflets, shouted and sang from the public gallery during the demonstration at noon.

The House was adjourned for a short time as the demonstrators were escorted out.

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