According to reports in The Metro today the new coalition government could create 172 peers to ensure some controversial laws get through parliament.
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have promised to reform the upper house but, in the meantime, they want a second chamber which reflects their share of the vote secured in the election, according to their agreement papers. This would imply an increase from 186 to 263 in Tory numbers in the House of Lords and a boost in Lib Dem places from 72 to 167 - a total of 172 new peers.
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