The UK Government is contemplating radical reform of the British political system through far-reaching changes to Parliament's second chamber - the House of Lords.

The first stage of Prime Minister Tony Blair's shake-up was completed when legislation removed more than 600 hereditary peers from the House, ending the hereditaries' centuries old dominance of the Lords.

Arguments over the role and composition of a reformed second chamber are now at the forefront of debate as Lord Wakeham publishes his long awaited report.

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Lords reform options unveiled
Lord Wakeham has published his report on reforming the House of Lords, recommending a partially elected upper chamber with greater powers of scrutiny.

Lord Wakeham's proposals at a glance
The Royal Commission has proposed over 130 changes, here is a list of the key recommendations.

Visions of the future
Popstars, bishops and politicians have all give BBC News Online their visions of the Lords' future.

Leading Lords
Read BBC News Online's at-a-glance quide to the key players in Lords reform.

A house of tradition
Find out about the ceremonies and the splendour that have been part of the House of Lords for centuries.

Interactive guide to the Lords
Find out who does what and who sits were in our interactive guide to the House of Lords.

Party positions
All the UK's main parties have given their views on Lords reform to Lord Wakeham's commission, this is what they said.

The Lords' last day
BBC reporter Jonny Dymond looks on as centuries of British history come to a close.

The timetable for reform
Labour was elected in 1997 with a mandate for change, but when its reforms of the Lords will be completed is still unclear.