The Latest Breaking News from the House of Lords

Former Labour party general secretary and chair of the FA who was described as ‘too straight, too honest and too nice’ to succeed

Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations

In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about​ accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutiny

Peter Mandelson is being probed by police over allegations of misconduct in public office.

Lord Mandelson has quit the House of Lords, been thrown out of the Privy Council and faces a police investigation over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

The disgraced politician throws all that is wrong with our present system into sharp focus. We need a second chamber the public can trust, says Jenny Jones, a Green party peer

The Scottish Labour leader said the appointment was ‘clearly a mistake’.

The British government has agreed to release emails and documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson has stepped down from the House of Lords over fresh revelations about his links to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These now include emails suggesting thousands of pounds were sent to Mandelson’s husband, that Mandelson lobbied against US bank reforms on behalf of Epstein while he was a…

Prime minister accuses Mandelson of letting ‘his country down’ as the disgraced peer bows to pressure and quits House of Lords

Lord Peter Mandelson will quit the House of Lords amid allegations he passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the Lord Speaker has announced.