Lords reform is an interesting one in that there's some fundamental questions that no one seems to be addressing. If we have an elected chamber, how does this affect it's position with regard to the Commons? At the moment, the Commons (rightly) claims primacy on the basis of the legitimacy conferred by its democratic mandate. Second, and maybe simplistically, what is the Lords actually for? There's not been much public thinking or debate as to the purpose of a second chamber beyond some somewhat complacent rhetoric around its current role. Where's all this being discussed and who by? To my mind, current proposals are a classis British delaying tactic of talking about reform without actually enacting any. And even the proposals that exist don't look like they've been properly thought through.