"For close to a thousand years, hereditary peers and their families have helped to shape our institutions, defend our country, preserve our culture and strengthen that spirit of public service without which no nation can flourish."
"Hereditary peers have brought distinctive qualities to this House - an ethos of service, a long view and, not least, independence of mind."
"Wednesday had been a 'sad and miserable day to be thrown out of the House of Lords' and condemned the decision."
The House of Lords has seen the departure of hereditary peers, who lost their right to sit following a law that took effect at the end of the parliamentary session. Originally, 92 hereditary peers remained after a 1999 reform, but now they are all removed. Lord Forsyth acknowledged their contributions to British history and public service. While the law removes hereditary peers, 15 Conservatives and some crossbenchers will remain as life peers to maintain the Lords' functionality alongside existing life peers and bishops.
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