Peter Mandelson’s Epstein ties highlight systemic flaws in the U.K. House of Lords, showing scandals and political patronage undermine public trust. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/11/world/firing-a-uk-lord-not-easy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #petermandelson #jeffreyepstein #kingcharlesiii #houseoflords #uk #princeandrew