> Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to “an archaic and undemocratic principle.” > “Our parliament should always be a place whe

> Government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the change put an end to “an archaic and undemocratic principle.” > “Our parliament should always be a place where talents are recognized and merit counts,” he said. “It should never be a gallery of old boys’ networks, nor a place where titles, many of which were handed out centuries ago, hold power over the will of the people.” Really? About time they got rid of the monarchy then also.