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Over 50,000 letters sent to the “Lords spiritual”

14.03.2010 // by Guy Aitchison

The Bishops in the Lords will have had a bit of a shock over the last few days when they checked their inboxes.

Over fifty thousand emails have been sent asking the "Lords spiritual" to back Power2010's call for a reformed second chamber in which members are elected and accountable and not in Parliament thanks to ancient religious privilege.

The Bishops are being asked to support the following principles:

* people of faith participate alongside others in public life through civic action, free debate and good example not special reserved places and exemptions

* members of the second chamber are elected, publicly accountable and recallable - not based on the appointed status and privilege for a few

* legislation is scrutinised for its impact on the most vulnerable in society - not primarily the rich and powerful

* membership is open to independent and minority elected voices - not dominated by the big party machines

* Parliamentary business is discussed and voted upon in ways that encourage common action, co-operation and understanding of differences - rather than division and confrontation.

If you agree that the Bishops in the Lords are a relic of a bygone era with no place in a modern reformed Parliament then don't forget to send them a message with our easy-to-use tool and let them know!