Walter Bagehot: “The House has ceased to be one of latent directors, and has become one…”

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The House has ceased to be one of latent directors, and has become one of temporary rejectors and palpable alterers.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot notes the transformation of the House of Lords from a directing body to one that primarily rejects and alters legislation.

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Walter Bagehot: “The House has ceased to be one of latent directors, and has become one of temporary rejectors and palpable alterers.”