'The removal of UK Peerages: the Irish historical context' (QPol)

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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is considering legislation to remove Peter Mandelson’s peerage, an action which has not been taken in the UK since the enactment of the Titles Deprivation Act (TDA) in November 1917. An examination of the background to that legislation reveals the significant role of prominent Irish political personalities of the day and key events in Irish history in bringing it about.

Period05 Feb 2026

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  • Title'The removal of UK Peerages: the Irish historical context' (QPol)
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletQPol - Queen's Policy Engagement
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1000 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date05/02/2026
    DescriptionThe Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is considering legislation to remove Peter Mandelson’s peerage, an action which has not been taken in the UK since the enactment of the Titles Deprivation Act (TDA) in November 1917. An examination of the background to that legislation reveals the significant role of prominent Irish political personalities of the day and key events in Irish history in bringing it about.
    Producer/AuthorQPOL
    URLhttps://blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/the-removal-of-uk-peerages-the-irish-historical-context/
    PersonsMarie Coleman
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