Tory peer faces second investigation over lobbying allegations

The Earl of Shrewbury is the 22nd hereditary male holder of the title, which was first bestowed on his ancestor John Talbot in 1442. Photograph: Chris McAndrew/UK Parliament

A Conservative hereditary peer is under investigation for a second time by the House of Lords standards watchdog over allegations that he misused his parliamentary position to lobby for a firm that was paying him.

The Earl of Shrewsbury claimed in correspondence that he was meeting a series of politicians and officials to promote a healthcare firm that employed him as a consultant.