UK's House of Lords under fire after peer linked to Epstein resigned but kept title, sparking demands for reform.

The UK’s House of Lords faces renewed scrutiny after Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador linked to Jeffrey Epstein, resigned amid misconduct allegations but remains a peer. Critics highlight the chamber’s undemocratic nature, lack of accountability, and failure to expel members despite new rules allowing removal for misconduct, imprisonment, or non-attendance. While reforms like a potential retirement age of 80 and stricter attendance rules are under consideration, progress remains stalled. The controversy has intensified calls for fundamental change to improve transparency, vetting, and representation in the unelected upper house.