[Archived] Lord Taylor Passes Away

[sambo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38105935

Ex leader of Blackburn Council Lord Taylor has died after a collision knocked him off his mobile scooter.

I don't know much about him, but thought it was relevant given his links to the town.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

In 2009 Lord Taylor was suspended from the Lords for six months after allegedly offering to help a business secure favourable changes in legislation for a fee in a newspaper sting operation. It was the first time in 350 years that a peer had been banned in this way.

[philipl]

I knew Lord Taylor- pretty remarkable man in so many ways. Condolences to his family.