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19/11/2013
Co-Op Chairman Resigns Over Paul Flowers Scandal
The chairman of the Co-op Group has resigned over the alleged drug scandal surrounding Paul Flowers.
Paul Flowers quit as the groups banking chairman after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs.
Now, Len Wardle has resigned from the board that appointed Mr Flowers, understood to have said it was "right" that he stepped down.
Following the allegations made against Mr Flowers, questions have been raised about his competence in his role as banking chairman, a job he was appointed to in 2010.
(MH/CD)
Paul Flowers quit as the groups banking chairman after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs.
Now, Len Wardle has resigned from the board that appointed Mr Flowers, understood to have said it was "right" that he stepped down.
Following the allegations made against Mr Flowers, questions have been raised about his competence in his role as banking chairman, a job he was appointed to in 2010.
(MH/CD)
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20 November 2013
Police Search Bradford Home Of Paul Flowers
Police in West Yorkshire have searched the Bradford home of former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers. It is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Flowers, a Methodist minister, bought illegal drugs. Mr Flowers is under investigation after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs. The 63-year-old has apologised for the incident.
Police Search Bradford Home Of Paul Flowers
Police in West Yorkshire have searched the Bradford home of former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers. It is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Flowers, a Methodist minister, bought illegal drugs. Mr Flowers is under investigation after he was filmed allegedly buying drugs. The 63-year-old has apologised for the incident.
26 November 2013
Two Arrested In Connection With Paul Flowers Investigation
Officers investigating allegations made against former Co-op Bank chief Paul Flowers have arrested two men. Police say that the arrests came as part of a "drugs supply investigation" and are connected to allegations made against 63-year-old Mr Flowers.
Two Arrested In Connection With Paul Flowers Investigation
Officers investigating allegations made against former Co-op Bank chief Paul Flowers have arrested two men. Police say that the arrests came as part of a "drugs supply investigation" and are connected to allegations made against 63-year-old Mr Flowers.
18 November 2013
Labour Party Suspends Paul Flowers
A Methodist minister and former bank chairman has been suspended after he was reported to have bought and used illegal drugs. Paul Flowers, 63, has apologised after The Mail on Sunday showed him handing over £300 for cocaine.
Labour Party Suspends Paul Flowers
A Methodist minister and former bank chairman has been suspended after he was reported to have bought and used illegal drugs. Paul Flowers, 63, has apologised after The Mail on Sunday showed him handing over £300 for cocaine.
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02 July 2012
Barclays Chairman Resigns Over Lending Scandal
The chairman of Barclays Bank has resigned over the lending rate fixing scandal which erupted last week. Mr Agius released a statement saying: "The buck stops with me". Barclays has been fined £290m ($450m) for attempting to manipulate the Libor inter-bank lending rate, a rate used to calculate short-term loans between banks in London.
Barclays Chairman Resigns Over Lending Scandal
The chairman of Barclays Bank has resigned over the lending rate fixing scandal which erupted last week. Mr Agius released a statement saying: "The buck stops with me". Barclays has been fined £290m ($450m) for attempting to manipulate the Libor inter-bank lending rate, a rate used to calculate short-term loans between banks in London.
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