60 years ago today, the Life Peerages Act 1958 opened up membership of the UK House of Lords. Members are now drawn from all walks of life and represent a range of professional and personal backgrounds. They put their experience to use every day, examining draft laws, checking the work of government and debating the issues of the day. Hear from our members all this week as we bring you reflections from five life peers on how the Act changed British politics. | UK House of Lords