Member of House of Lords found dead in Welsh river
A Labour peer and former adviser to Downing Street has been found dead in a Welsh river. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed Labour peer Lord David Lipsey died while swimming in the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys.
In a statement the force said: 'Dyfed-Powys Police received a report concerning the safety of a man who was last seen swimming in the River Wye, Glasbury. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
'Following a multi-agency search on July 1, sadly, we can confirm the body of Lord David Lipsey was recovered.
'His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. They have asked for their privacy to be respected.'
Lord Lipsey, who previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser under then prime minister Jim Callaghan, enter the Lords in 1999. He is also credited with coining the phrases 'New Labour' and 'winter of discontent'.
The Lord Speaker said the upper chamber extended its 'condolences to the noble Lord's family and friends'. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
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