Carmen Smith, a 28-year-old DM-wearing former activist and wind farm lobbyist from Plaid Cymru, has become the youngest ever life peer in the House of Lords. Smith, who was selected partly because she is a woman, aims to 'lead' efforts to abolish the House of Lords, an institution whose average age is 71. This appointment marks a significant moment as it brings a fresh perspective to the Lords. The Life Peerages Act of 1958, which allowed for the creation of life peerages, is highlighted as a historical context for Smith's groundbreaking appointment.
Youngest peer's job is to 'lead' efforts to 'get rid' of Lords, leader says https://t.co/346aExkRlZ
Meet the new 28-year-old peer who wants to scrap the House of Lords https://t.co/rdcnWcbEPP
Youngest life peer Baroness Smith takes her seat in House of Lords at 28 years old https://t.co/2cL1qo26XG https://t.co/1eO3zf16Q3
New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords https://t.co/C3frobjC2K
"The average age is 71" Meet the youngest ever life peer who wants to abolish the House of Lords https://t.co/KWSuv0naIx https://t.co/yVZ23flRrJ
The youngest peer in the House of Lords is Welsh and doesn't actually believe the place should exist https://t.co/HbrNKV7fQI https://t.co/PcivGYDYCj
At 28 years old @CarmenRiaSmith is the youngest ever life peer. Life peerages did exist before the Life Peerages Act 1958. 🧵 Between 1603 and 1760, 18 life peerages were created for women. However women were excluded from sitting in the House of Lords.
Meet the DM-wearing ex-activist and wind farm lobbyist who will become the youngest ever member of the House of Lords aged just 28... and wants to abolish it: Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith will take seat today after being selected because she is a woman https://t.co/xP5KWG5iQI https://t.co/lpBixpW7Ww
A 28-years-old Plaid Cymru activist is about to become the youngest member of the House of Lords - but wants to see it abolished https://t.co/SNOjedh9Ra
Carmen Smith: New 28-year-old peer who wants to scrap the House of Lords https://t.co/YmcVUWXzUo