David Warburton, a former Conservative MP, has been found dead at the age of 59. The death occurred at a flat in west London last week.
Warburton represented the Somerset and Frome constituency from May 2015 until his resignation in June 2023. He quit politics following allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.
Circumstances of death
GB News reports the death occurred specifically last Tuesday, with paramedics responding to the scene. The cause of death is understood to be non-suspicious, according to initial reports.
Warburton had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital due to stress from the allegations that ended his political career. The former MP faced significant mental health challenges following the emergence of the claims against him.
Political downfall
The allegations that led to Warburton's resignation came from two women who complained about inappropriate behaviour, according to Mirror reports. The Conservative Party suspended him in April 2022 pending a parliamentary investigation.
Warburton served his constituency for over eight years before the scandal forced his departure from politics. The investigation into his conduct was ongoing at the time of his resignation in June 2023.
Sources used: "The Guardian", "GB News", "Mirror", "Daily Record", "Birmingham Mail"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
