Paul has consistently campaigned for a reformed House of Lords that is largely elected. Following the 2001 General Election, with Robin Cook as Leader of the House of Commons - genuine reform of the House of Lords came closer to being a reality than at any time since 1911.

The option of a House of Lords, with 80% of its Members directly elected was defeated by just four votes! A majority of all MPs voted for a majority elected upper House, and yet the Government has seemingly lost interest in real reform.

In February 2005, Paul launched a report - Reforming the House of Lords - Breaking the Deadlock (click to order); and introduced to the House of Commons a draft Bill with cross party support.