Jeremy Corbyn announces plans to scrap House of Lords Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced a set of “radical” proposals to “extend democracy across Britain”, including scrapping the House of Lords […]

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced a set of “radical” proposals to “extend democracy across Britain”, including scrapping the House of Lords and devolving power to local authorities.

Mr Corbyn wants to outlined his plans in four areas: the country, community, economy and party. He said: “I am determined to democratise our country from the ground up.”

However, the party has not yet released details of how it will implement its new plans.

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An elected second chamber

To improve democracy in the country, Labour wants to replace the House of Lords with an elected second chamber.

Also, it will support the radical devolution of power to local councils, regions and nations, in consultation with party members and local people. In addition, it wants to end corporate influence in politics and the civil service and create a new role for citizens’ assemblies in shaping political accountability.

Labour wants to promote democracy in the community using the internet. It supports handing control of local services to their communities, as well as supporting democratic participation in budgeting. The party also wants full transparency in public decision-making and contracts with private companies and the use of referendums to challenge the outsourcing and privatisation of local services.

More bargaining rights for trade unions

Economically, Labour want to give workers a “real say” in their companies and in boardroom decisions. New rights at work are also proposed, including more bargaining rights for trade unions and mandatory collective bargaining for companies with 250 or more employees. The party also wants the election of employee representatives to executive remuneration committees and to create a democratically controlled regional investment bank in every region. Labour said they will also work to ensure women’s equality in the workplace.

Mr Corbyn also said he wanted to make the party more inclusive and to give more control to members.