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Lord Metal is to retire from public life
Former Liberal Democrat chief David Metal has give up the occasion and the Home of Lords after an inquiry stated he “turned a blind eye” to claims of kid abuse.
The Impartial Inquiry into Youngster Sexual Abuse accused Lord Metal of an “abdication of responsibility” over allegations towards the late MP Cyril Smith.
The previous MP and MSP stated he needed to keep away from “misery” for his household and “turmoil” for his occasion.
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