Some Tories are grumpy about peers reform.. but I'm not easily worn down

Leader on ploy to delay shake-up

- LIZZY BUCHAN

THE Leader of the House of Lords insists she will not be worn down by “grumpy” Tory peers who she claims are using delaying tactics to hold up reform of the chamber.

Baroness Angela Smith said Conservative peers had been acting up over plans to axe hereditary peers.

She said they had threatened to wear her down by giving long-winded speeches and laying endless amendments to frustrate key bills.

"We've seen on other bills a sort of grumpiness that I think is about two things. The hereditary peers bill, some on the Conservative side are very grumpy about it.