Chameleon Magazine

Ah, the House of Lords — that august chamber of retired politicians, hereditary titles, and people who’ve never queued for a train ticket in their lives — is once again gearing up to “save democracy” by derailing an elected government. This time, it’s all about migrants’ secret court appeals and whether the public should actually see what the courts decide. Because transparency, apparently, is something to be debated over a three-course lunch and a £3 fillet steak. 🍽️💬

🏛️ Democracy, but Make It Unelected

While Rishi Starmer Sir Keir Starmer tries to project an image of firm control over immigration, the Lords are busy transforming the legislative process into a live-action remake of Downton Abbey: Legal Edition. Every time the government tries to tighten a rule, the Lords puff up like outraged swans: “We say no!”

These are the same peers who, in between reform debates, reform the wine list. And yet here they are, insisting that Britain’s immigration policy must pass through a filter of people who think “border control” means closing the garden gates at 6 p.m.

Let’s be honest — half of them probably think “tribunal transparency” means clearer crystal on the dining table. 🍷👓

🔥 Challenges 🔥

Should unelected Lords really be the ones deciding who stays, who goes, and who gets to see the paperwork? Or are they just Britain’s favourite hobbyhorse riders, galloping over every attempt at government with self-righteous glee? 🐎💭

👇 Drop your rants, roasts, or reluctant royalist takes in the blog comments.

The most savage and insightful replies will be featured in the next issue — robes optional. 🧨📝