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Liberal Democrat peer resigns over donor allegations

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Strasburger of Langridge has resigned from his party's group in the House of Lords amid allegations expected to be made in a Channel 4 investigation.

Lord Strasburger, who denies any wrongdoing, has resigned the party whip while the Electoral Commission investigates the allegations.

The Daily Telegraph reported that Dispatches will allege "a £10,000 donation was paid by the stepfather of an undercover businessman which would be against the rules on donations."

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Liberal Democrat peer resigns amid donor allegations

A file photo of the House of Lords. Credit: PA

A Liberal Democrat peer has resigned from his party's group in the House of Lords amid allegations expected to be made in a Channel 4 investigation.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Dispatches will allege "a £10,000 donation was paid by the stepfather of an undercover businessman which would be against the rules on donations."

Lord Strasburger of Langridge denied doing anything wrong.

The allegations are expected to be broadcast in the Channel 4 programme next week.

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