Mandelson should no longer be a peer, says Starmer

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Jessica Elgot, Pippa Crerar and Emine SinmazFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:33 PM

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Keir Starmer has called for Peter Mandelson to resign from the House of Lords and urged the upper chamber to modernize its disciplinary procedures. The Labour Party leader believes Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords or use the title. Emails released by the US Department of Justice show that as business secretary in 2009, Mandelson forwarded confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein, including information on asset sales and tax policy plans. Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to Washington last year after new details about his relationship with Epstein emerged. Labour had already initiated disciplinary action against him before he resigned from the party on Sunday night. The House of Lords conduct committee may consider recommendations on how peerages can be removed more easily, according to government insiders.

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The prime minister believes that Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords.

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Mandelson resigned his membership of the Labour party on Sunday night.

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Mandelson forwarded a confidential UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.

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The cabinet secretary will investigate Mandelson's actions as business secretary.

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Keir Starmer has demanded Peter Mandelson resign from the House of Lords.

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