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Originally Posted by Kizzy

It almost makes it worse that these are lords, are they not the ones concerned with truth and justice?....

I think on balance,yes it is Kizzy.

Although for me, an MP should just be able to be kicked out right away, non of this being able to remain an MP until the next election than stand down.
Most ordinary individuals would likely be instantly suspended or even sacked from their jobs for any wrongdoing.