MPs and peers will today debate the final stage of Lords reform.

Tony Blair, the Times reports, is set to declare his support for an unelected upper house after February 4 - when MPs and peers vote on reform proposals.

The prime minister is said to be opposed to a "hybrid" Lords composed of elected and selected peers.

His view is at odds with the majority of MPs who are set to speak out for a largely elected second chamber as the House of Commons holds a one-day debate today.