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Protesters Demand Abolition of Lords Amid Vandalism

12/20/2025

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Assemble, a protest group, demonstrated in the House of Lords, urging abolition of the Lords and the creation of a citizens' assembly.
They displayed a banner reading "Replace the Lords" and police detained some members.
A spokesperson for Assemble criticized the Lords as corrupt and said the King has a symbolic role.
Take Back Power activists vandalized Crown Jewels and called for a permanent citizens' assembly; four people were arrested.

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Story summary

Assemble, a protest group, demonstrated in the House of Lords, urging abolition of the Lords and the creation of a citizens' assembly.
They displayed a banner reading "Replace the Lords" and police detained some members.
A spokesperson for Assemble criticized the Lords as corrupt and said the King has a symbolic role.
Take Back Power activists vandalized Crown Jewels and called for a permanent citizens' assembly; four people were arrested.