Sargeant was suspended from Welsh Labour on 3 November 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment.[2] He committed suicide by hanging four days later on 7 November 2017 at his home in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales at the age of 49.[3]
Following his death, Prime MinisterTheresa May said on Twitter that: "My thoughts are with the friends and family of Carl Sargeant following his tragic death".[4]Leader of the OppositionJeremy Corbyn also made a statement on Twitter saying: "I'm deeply shocked to hear of the terrible news about Carl Sargeant. My thoughts and profound sympathy are with his family and friends".[5]