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In Reform of the House of Lords, Philip Norton provides a succinct analysis of the role of Britain's second chamber, highlighting previous attempts at reform and assessing current approaches to change. Using a comprehensive framework based on four Rs - Retain, Reform, Replace, and Remove - Norton identifies the pros and cons for each approach, and offers an assessment of the debate as a whole. This distinctive approach serves as a corrective to the existing literature on the subject, drawing out competing arguments and providing a firm basis for readers to reach their own conclusions. As a sitting-member of the House of Lords, Norton has first-hand experience of the chamber's functions, as well as its benefits and negatives, making this essential reading for anyone with an interest in Britain's parliamentary system.