Peter Mandelson Should Be Stripped of His Peerage | Harriet Williamson
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Labour’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ told Jeffrey Epstein he was ‘trying hard’ to help bankers keep more of their bonuses following requests from the paedophile financier. Tinfoil hats aren’t needed at this stage, writes Harriet Williamson.
  • Skullgrid@lemmy.world
    8·
    6 days ago

    Peter Mandelson should be prosecuted for whatever crimes he committed, and then punished accordingly if found guilty.

  • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
    21·
    6 days ago

    Is this actually possible to do? Iirc it requires a trial before parliament which is now illegal under international law

    • ns1@feddit.ukEnglish
      1·
      6 days ago

      Not sure what kind of trial you’re referring to, the bbc is saying that either the Lords could vote him out or he could be removed with new legislation which apparently is difficult. Starmer has already said he should go, seems like there is at least some chance it will happen.

      • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
        3·
        6 days ago

        New legislation is probably the easiest way.

        Just looked it up, to remove a peer from the house is possible through the house since 2014, however to remove the title Lord, it requires an act of parliament. Although with labour having a majority control of the Commons and the other parties possibly agreeing with such an act, that’ll likely pass easily.

        • ns1@feddit.ukEnglish
          1·
          5 days ago

          …and he’s resigned. Good that he’s gone quickly but hope it doesn’t detract from the police investigation.