Life in the UK test practice question · True or false
Since 2026, inheriting a title such as earl or duke no longer gives a person a seat in the House of Lords.
Answer options
- TrueCorrect
- False
Answer: True
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 removed the last hereditary peers on 29 April 2026. Some of them later came back as life peers.
Checked 8 November 2026