All articles written by Lord Norton of Louth on PoliticsHome.com

18 Apr 2023 Political parties

The true origin of the 1922 Committee

Lord Norton corrects misunderstandings around how the 1922 Committee came into being

15 Dec 2022 Parliament

Lords reform is needed but an elected second chamber would invite unnecessary conflict

The House of Lords fulfils a valuable role but it suffers from being much misunderstood. I have been asked, “Why are we unique in having an undemocratic second chamber?” But we are not unique in having an appointed chamber.

20 Jun 2022 Parliament

Keeping the two Houses together is vital for an effective Parliament and government scrutiny

Two years ago, the prospect was floated of the House of Lords moving out of London during the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.

25 May 2022 Parliament

It will take political will to make Parliament better at its most important job – scrutinising legislation

Parliament is a core institution of the state because its assent is necessary for a measure of public policy to be the law. It is its capacity to say no that renders it a powerful body.

11 Sep 2019

Lord Norton: Referendums or elections – the current situation shows what happens when two forms of democracy collide

We’re as divided on how to implement constitutional reform as we are on Brexit. We must be wary of any solutions which will worsen our current dilemma, writes Lord Norton