Crossbench Peer - House of Lords

[jinkster]

Has anyone ever applied to the House of Lords as a cross bench peer?

[Bright Halo]

I know a cross French queer if that’s any good?

Edited by Bright Halo on Friday 21st December 20:21

[glenrobbo]

Whatever you do, don't cross the streams!


( Ghostbusters )

[ThunderSpook]

glenrobbo said:

Whatever you do, don't cross the streams!


( Ghostbusters )

This is what is wrong with the world today! There should be no reason whatsoever that any sane person would not know where that quote is from so the part in brackets should be completely superfluous!!!

[TwigtheWonderkid]

ThunderSpook said:

glenrobbo said:

Whatever you do, don't cross the streams!


( Ghostbusters )

This is what is wrong with the world today! There should be no reason whatsoever that any sane person would not know where that quote is from so the part in brackets should be completely superfluous!!!

No idea what you're on about. Never seen Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Elves or similar nonsense.

[jinkster]

I know this is PH but anyone with serious comments?

[NoVetec]

Had no idea you could apply.

Remember hereditary peers were made no more few years ago but thought you had to get 'promoted' or 'moved upstairs' from the Commons.

[singlecoil]

ThunderSpook said:

glenrobbo said:

Whatever you do, don't cross the streams!


( Ghostbusters )

This is what is wrong with the world today! There should be no reason whatsoever that any sane person would not know where that quote is from so the part in brackets should be completely superfluous!!!

Giving the source was a bit of a gaffe. Don't worry about the people who haven't seen the film, their loss.

[Fore Left]

NoVetec said:

Had no idea you could apply.

Remember hereditary peers were made no more few years ago but thought you had to get 'promoted' or 'moved upstairs' from the Commons.

Neither did I. Seems you can. Application form here; https://lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/how-t...

Application form said:

The Commission requires evidence of all of the following, and you should ensure that you have covered each of these in your application:
- Ability to make an effective and significant contribution to the work of the House of Lords in your area of expertise and the wide range of other issues that come before the House
- A proven record of significant achievement in your chosen field
- Willing and able to commit the time necessary to make an effective contribution in the House
- An understanding of the constitutional framework
- That you are independent of any political party and intend to remain independent

Most people on here must be eminently overqualified