Lord Levy to quit as PM adviser
The cash-for-honours probe has cast a shadow over the end of Tony Blair's premiership
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Wednesday, 23, May 2007 07:50
Lord Levy is to resign as Tony Blair's Middle Eastern envoy when the prime minister stands down on June 27th, it has emerged.
The peer issued a statement this evening saying his resignation was in keeping with his role as a personal appointment chosen by Mr Blair.
He said he was "deeply honoured and privileged" to have served his country in the international arena but emphasised that the resignation "has always been anticipated and is not different to many other similar positions".
Lord Levy has also acted as Labour's chief fundraiser but he will exit from this role too when Mr Blair leaves Downing Street.
He has twice been arrested and interviewed by police in connection with the Metropolitan police's cash-for-honours probe.
The case involves claims that members of the House of Lords had received their peerages in return for substantial donations to the Labour party's coffers.
Lord Levy has denied all wrongdoing in the case and no charges have been laid against any individual related to it.