Welsh Politician, accused of sexual misconduct, found dead

Cookie · Nov 7, 2017

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41904161

An ex-Welsh Labour minister who faced a party investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life, BBC Wales understands.

Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant, 49, lost his ministerial job as cabinet secretary for communities and children last Friday.

A family statement said they were "devastated beyond words" at the loss of "the glue that bound us together".

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the death was "deeply shocking news".

The Welsh Assembly's business for Tuesday has been cancelled as a mark of respect.

First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "Carl was a friend as well as a colleague and I am shocked and deeply saddened by his death.

"He made a big contribution to Welsh public life and fought tirelessly for those he represented both as a minister and as a local assembly member.

"He will be a great loss both to our party and to the Senedd."

John Dunbar · Nov 7, 2017

it was suicide, just to be clear. at least according to the telegraph.

WhateverItTakes · Nov 7, 2017

John Dunbar said:
it was suicide, just to be clear. at least according to the telegraph.

As I figured then. UK politics just oozing problems this week...

Cookie · Nov 7, 2017

John Dunbar said:
it was suicide, just to be clear. at least according to the telegraph.

Yeah, it's obvious but the BBC hadn't said it when I checked the breaking news so I didn't want to put it in the title.

Bony Manifesto · Nov 7, 2017

John Dunbar said:
it was suicide, just to be clear. at least according to the telegraph.

I think they might be assuming, as no official statement has been made about it and they don't mention it outside of the headline (though, considering the circumstances, it's probably a pretty safe bet).

kami_sama · Nov 7, 2017

Well, that's a way to evade questions, I say.

Jackpot · Nov 7, 2017

BBC said:
An ex-Welsh Labour minister who faced a party investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life, BBC Wales understands.

Fuck.

Cookie · Nov 7, 2017

I updated the OP with the new info from the article. BBC now saying suicide too.

NeonCarbon · Nov 7, 2017

His family's statement said: "Carl was a much loved husband, father and friend. He wasn't simply a part of our family. He was the glue that bound us together. He was the heart of our family. We loved him so very much.

"He was the most kind and caring husband, father, son and friend. We are devastated beyond words, and we know our grief will be shared by all those who knew and loved him. We are in shock and grief. We ask that our privacy is respected at this time."

From the Telegraph article.