An ex-Tory MP who quit the Commons two years ago has reportedly been found dead. ‌

David Warburton, the former MP for Somerset and Frome, was pronounced dead last week at the age of 59 after an ambulance crew attended his Chelsea flat. As reported by the Mirror , his death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. ‌

Before Mr Warburton quit his Commons seat in 2023 he was under investigation by Parliament’s watchdog. This came following complaints from two women about inappropriate behaviour. ‌

An image emerged showing the former MP sitting next to a tray with four lines of powder on it - alleged by the Sunday Times to have been cocaine .

He admitted taking the drug to the Mail on Sunday, after drinking “incredibly potent” Japanese whisky . "I was set up, but

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