READERS have until the end of today to ask former Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson any questions they may have.

The former Northern Ireland Secretary launched The Northern Echo's Interview-e Internet feature last week.

Since the launch, readers have been able to e-mail their questions to Mr Mandelson, but tonight is their last chance.

Speaking last week, Mr Mandelson said: "I think that, often, the media acts as a filter between the public and politicians, and the more direct access and dialogue the better.

"For somebody who doesn't hide his opinions and likes communicating, I wanted to allow people to put questions directly to me and for me to answer them in my own way."

Anyone who wants to ask a question can have their say here.