Peer,caught on video allegedly taking cocaine with sex workers, steps down and apologises for ‘pain and embarrassment’ he has causedLord Sewel has announced he is to resign from the House of Lords with instant effect as he apologised for the “pain and embarrassment” he has caused after the release of a film showing him allegedly taking cocaine with sex workers.
In a change of heart following the launch of a criminal investigation by the Metropolitan police into his alleged conduct, and Sewel said he was resigning to avoid damaging an institution “I hold dear”.
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Source: theguardian.com