Peer suspended from House of Lords for launching tirade at parliament security staff
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The incident showed the “clear pattern” of the non-affiliated peer’s poor behaviour continued, according to the House of Lords conduct committee. Refusing to remove his suitcase he told one of the officers: “I don’t care if they piss on it.” In his written response to the complaints, Lord Stone, who was joint managing director of Marks and Spencer from 1996 to 1999, did not dispute the facts of the case. In its report, the committee said: “The present case demonstrates that the ‘clear pattern’ of Lord Stone’s poor behaviour continues. “In conclusion, I hope that the House will agree that a long suspension is merited and I invite Lord Stone to use the coming months to reflect on his behaviour and to seek professional support which will help him manage it more effectively in future.” Lord Stone’s six-month suspension was approved by the House without a vote.
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