Cabinet minister hints at ‘strong set’ of new Labour peers
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Cabinet minister has hinted that a “strong set” of Labour peers could be appointed to boost the party’s representation in the House of Lords. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds was asked whether former Downing Street chief of staff Sue Gray could return as a minister amid reports she may be among a raft of new Labour peers to be appointed. Sue Gray could be among 30 new Labour peers to be appointed this week, The Sun reported. Since coming to power, Labour has started to enact reforms of the House of Lords promised in its election manifesto, including stripping out the remaining places for hereditary peers reserved in the upper chamber.
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