Sacked Welsh Labour minister dies - BBC News



Sacked Welsh Labour minister dies - BBC News

Sacked Labour minister Carl Sargeant found dead

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.

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