Protesters have disrupted proceedings in the House of Lords demanding the abolition of the unelected chamber.A group of around half a dozen people in the public gallery threw leaflets, shouted and sang during the demonstration at noon on Thursday.

The House of Lords was thrown into “chaos” after democracy campaigners started chanting and throwing leaflets into the debating chamber. Stunned peers looked on as the protesters shouted “Lords out, people in” during a debate on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.

Labour peer Baroness Twycross was debating the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ day, when shouts were heard from the gallery. Protesters could be heard shouting "Lords out, people in", and began throwing leaflets down into the chamber.

Protesters have disrupted proceedings in the House of Lords demanding the abolition of the unelected chamber. A group of around half a dozen people in the public gallery threw leaflets, shouted and sang during the demonstration at noon on Thursday.

Demonstration, organized by the campaign group Assemble, calls for replacement of the Lords with a citizens' assembly selected by lottery - Anadolu Ajansı

Protesters disrupted a sitting of the House of Lords earlier today, as they demanded an end to the unelected chamber. Clips of the moment shared online show people in the public gallery throwing leaflets and chanting: “Lords out people in.” Pieces of paper were also thrown down as Peers looked on.

Protesters disrupted the House of Lords in London, UK, on Thursday. About six demonstrators in the public gallery threw leaflets and shouted, calling for the abolition of the unelected chamber. The session was briefly adjourned as security guards removed them.