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I have a huge admiration for the House of Lords, I have a huge admiration for the people who work in the House of Lords, they're great public servants and they do an absolutely tremendous job.

— John Major

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Nothing surprises me about the Lords.

— Christopher Monckton

I praise the Lord, the Sovereign of the royal realm, Who has extended his sway over the tract of the world.

— Taliesin

I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy.

— Sting

I stood for parliament with the amazing support and help of my ex-husband, but it's not something that was handed to me like a peerage. I worked hard and was elected. So my achievements, such as they are, are my own.

— Louise Mensch

The confidence and respect shown by my countrymen in calling me to be the Chief Magistrate of a Republic holding a high rank among the nations of the earth have inspired me with feelings of the most profound gratitude.

— Zachary Taylor

I am not going to the House of Lords. Never. That's not who I am. That's not where I am.

— Gordon Brown

I am a great admirer of most of the judges in Britain.

— Theresa May

I'm now the Lord of the Brighton Manor.

— Barbara Stanwyck

I was encouraged to stand for Parliament by David Cameron, and he has given me the opportunity to serve in what I believe is a great, reforming government. I think he is an outstanding Prime Minister.

— Michael Gove

✗Opposing Perspectives

The House of Lords has many fine aspects, but at its heart, it is a betrayal of the core democratic principle that those in the enlightened world hold so dear - that those who make the laws of the land should be elected by those who must obey those laws.

— Charles Kennedy