Conrad Black Removed From UK House of Lords for Non-Attendance

Published on July 12, 2024

Former newspaper publisher Conrad Black is no longer a member of the House of Lords in the UK due to non-attendance. He was appointed in 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II, receiving the title of Lord Black of Crossharbour. The UK’s Labour Party made a campaign promise to reform the House of Lords if elected. The party won a majority in the recent election. Mr. Black is one of many whom the new government is removing for reasons including age. The party had said it would introduce a mandatory retirement age of 80 as part of its promised reforms. Mr. Black, who is 79, was removed due to non-attendance....

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