These are arguments employed by opponents of House of Lords reform which are presented as fact despite having no factual basis. The six myths identified are:

•     The House of Lords is more "independent" than the House of Commons because it is appointed;
•     Elections would give party leaders more control over the second chamber;
•     Electoral systems are "majoritarian";
•     There is no "consensus" on Lords reform;
•     Electing the second chamber would challenge the primacy of the Commons;
•     The House of Lords is institutionally biased against Labour governments.

Commenting, National Co-ordinator of the Elect the Lords Campaign Peter Facey said: "It is absurd that political patronage forms such a central part of the British constitution in the 21st century, and many of the arguments employed to defend it are equally absurd."

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