HOW rich that Lord Brian Mackenzie of Framwellgate Moor is again the centre of controversy. Last time it was regarding the breakdown of his marriage, and now he’s embroiled in alleged financial wrongdoings. His brass-necked television appearance at the weekend where he was trying to explain his action just beggars belief.

Isn’t it time his lordship was removed and he was ejected from the House of Lords? And isn’t it time he just held up his hands to being caught on camera and came clean?

John Walker, Newton Aycliffe