Tory peer faces second investigation over lobbying allegations

Earl of Shrewsbury boasted very considerable' potential to open doors at top of government for firm

A Conservative hereditary peer is under investigation for a second time by the House of Lords standards watchdog over allegations that he misused his parliamentary position to lobby for a firm that was paying him.

The Earl of Shrewsbury claimed in correspondence that he was meeting a series of politicians and officials to promote a healthcare firm that employed him as a consultant.