Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

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Lord Peter Mandelson has lost his post as the UK’s top diplomat in Washington over his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, but questions have now been raised over his status in the House of Lords.

Former prime minister Gordon Brown made Peter Mandelson a life peer in 2008 so he could join his cabinet to become become business secretary.

Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

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