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Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

New files related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment were released by the Government on Monday

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Hereditary peers to leave red benches before next King’s Speech

The Lords on Tuesday accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats from House of Lords

Lord True, the Conservatives’ shadow Lords leader, described the Bill as a ‘bitter pill’ for many

The Independent UK · Mar 10