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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics

INSANE: Lords appointments must be transparent | Rare Historical Photos

Charlotte Owen in red robe and ermine at the state opening of parliament in the House of Lords
‘I actually do think it’s a good idea to appoint a 29-year-old as a peer.’ Photograph: PA

Marina Hyde makes important and valid points in relation to the way pundits comment and speculate on Charlotte Owen (Here’s the real ‘enigma’ about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously, 17 September).

However, as it is the UK taxpayer who funds her position in the House of Lords we should be entitled to access a very clearly documented justification for her appointment, including the reason for her appointment to her role in No 10, and what she achieved in that role (or in any other role), to justify her elevation to the peerage.

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