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22/11/2013
Former Co-op Bank Chairman Arrested
Paul Flowers, the former chairman of the Co-op Bank has been arrested after being filmed allegedly buying drugs.
According to a report by the BBC, Flowers was arrested in Merseyside as part of a "drugs supply investigation".
The footage of Mr Flowers allegedly shows him buy £300 worth of cocaine and discussing the purchase of other illegal drugs.
Mr Flowers, a Methodist minister in Bradford, was suspended from both his church and the Labour, following the revelations.
The BBC report goes on to claim that Mr Flowers, 63, who left the Co-op Group in June, did so following concerns about his expenses.
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According to a report by the BBC, Flowers was arrested in Merseyside as part of a "drugs supply investigation".
The footage of Mr Flowers allegedly shows him buy £300 worth of cocaine and discussing the purchase of other illegal drugs.
Mr Flowers, a Methodist minister in Bradford, was suspended from both his church and the Labour, following the revelations.
The BBC report goes on to claim that Mr Flowers, 63, who left the Co-op Group in June, did so following concerns about his expenses.
(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.
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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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