The Campaign for a Democratic Upper House is a group of Labour Parliamentarians and activists who support a second chamber at least half of which is elected.

Formed in 2000, we took an active part campaigning for an elected upper house in the 2003 and 2007 Parliamentary votes, as well as in responding to earlier consultation proposals.

Our supporters as individuals back options from 50%+ to 100% elected, but understand the vital importance of compromise to achieve change on this issue.

The Coordinator of the Campaign for a Democratic Upper House is Damien Welfare. Damien is a barrister and was the Labour candidate for Norfolk North West in the 2005 General Election.  Special Adviser, Leader of the House of Lords, 1997-8.  Joint author (with Lord Richard): “Unfinished Business: Reforming the House of Lords” , Vintage (1999).  Previously a Parliamentary lobbyist for local authorities during the Conservative government, who worked closely with members of the Lords and Commons to secure changes to legislation.

Contact: info@democraticupperhouse.org.uk.