Should Peter Madelson be allowed back in the Lords? Electoral Dysfunction and Trump 100 special

Peter Mandelson has been sacked as UK ambassador to the US - but should he be allowed to keep his seat in the Lords?

Friday 19 September 2025 08:42, UK

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