Peter Mandelson will no longer be referred to as the Prince of Darkness or enjoy the benefits of the title, it has been confirmed.

As well as losing his job and stepping down from the House of Lords, Mandelson must give up his ‘Prince of Darkness’ title because he is a terrible representative of Satanism and the hellish underworld.

A government spokesperson said: “It’s only fair. He’s disgraced the good name of the Devil with his lies and cowardly behaviour.

“Being the Prince of Darkness carries certain responsibilities. The public expects them to overthrow God or lead people into temptation. Fawning over Jeffrey Epstein falls significantly short, even if he was a wrong ’un.

“He didn’t even look the part. Where were the horns and cloven hooves? Admittedly it would be impractical for him to carry a novelty pitchfork around, but he should have at least grown a goatee.

“Going forward, Mandelson will also be unable to possess you, shapeshift, or control the dead. Plus he’s going to be kicked out of his home in the deepest pits of Hell as soon as a new residence is found.

“In the meantime, Prince George will pick up his duties. Hail Satan.”