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27/07/2015
Lord Sewell Resigns Over Drugs Scandal
Senior peer Lord John Sewell has resigned as the Lords Deputy speaker after he was filmed allegedly taking drugs with prostitutes in his London flat.
The 69-year-old Baron has also resigned as chairman of the Lords privileges and conduct committee.
The video footage, released by The Sun newspaper on 26 July, shows Lord Sewell snorting powder through a £5 note with two sex workers.
It is understood the Police are now investigating the allegations.
Lords Speaker Baroness D'Souza condemned Lord Sewell's behaviour, describing it as 'shocking and unacceptable'.
She said: "These serious allegations will be referred to the House of Lords Commissioner for Standards and the Metropolitan Police for investigation as a matter of urgency."
(LM)
The 69-year-old Baron has also resigned as chairman of the Lords privileges and conduct committee.
The video footage, released by The Sun newspaper on 26 July, shows Lord Sewell snorting powder through a £5 note with two sex workers.
It is understood the Police are now investigating the allegations.
Lords Speaker Baroness D'Souza condemned Lord Sewell's behaviour, describing it as 'shocking and unacceptable'.
She said: "These serious allegations will be referred to the House of Lords Commissioner for Standards and the Metropolitan Police for investigation as a matter of urgency."
(LM)
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