Overview

This bill proposes to amend existing law to allow members of the House of Lords (the upper house of the UK Parliament) to vote in elections for the House of Commons (the lower house).

Description

The core purpose of the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill is to remove the existing legal disqualification preventing members of the House of Lords from voting in general elections. Currently, members of the House of Lords are barred from voting in elections for the House of Commons. This bill aims to overturn that restriction. The bill's provisions will extend to the whole of the United Kingdom. The bill will come into effect twelve months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have any significant impact on government spending, as it primarily affects voting rights rather than financial allocations.

Groups Affected

The main group affected is members of the House of Lords. This bill grants them the right to vote in general elections, a right previously denied to them due to their membership of the upper house. The impact on other groups is likely to be minimal, although potentially, the electorate might see a small change in the overall voting patterns.

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