‘We WILL NOT sabotage Brexit’ House of Lords Speaker gives Theresa May Article 50 boost

And it has been feared the House of unelected peers, many of whom are Remoaners, may seek to frustrate the process of Brexit by blocking the Prime Minister from triggering Article 50.

“In return most MPs value the check that scrutiny by the Lords provides. We are not here to sabotage legislation – we are here to improve it.”

“Although we do not yet know the decision of the Supreme Court on triggering Article 50 let alone the contents of the Great Repeal Bill a number of MPs and indeed ministers have made threats aimed at the very existence of the Lords if there is any delay in the Brexit process.

“It is not my role to enter into the politics of Brexit, but I do think that I am entitled to defend the House of Lords from this kind of attack.”

Ministers are currently exploring plans to reduce the number of Lords from 800 to 600 in an effort to restore the public’s confidence in the second chamber.