Goodbyepublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
That ends our live blog on the reaction to the death of Carl Sargeant.
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Summary
Ex-Welsh Labour minister who faced a party investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life, BBC Wales understands.
This afternoon's plenary session is not going ahead
Goodbyepublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
'The assembly is in deep Shock'published at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
The Llywydd of the National Assembly for Wales, Elin Jones, speaks of the shock at the news of Carl Sargeant's death.
Media caption, Elin Jones, Llywydd
Prime Minister's 'heart goes out to Carl Sargeant's friends and family'published at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the health of those accused of harassment, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson says in relation to the "sad news" about the death of Carl Sargeant, "the Prime Minister's heart goes out to Carl Sargeant's friends and family", but given the circumstances won't say anything further at this point.
Image source, PAChildhood memoriespublished at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
News editor of Inside Housing shares 2014 interview with Carl Sargeant.
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End of twitter post'An authentically working class politician'published at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
"Carl Sargeant was an unusual politician for these times in that he was an authentically working class one," says Chief Reporter of the Western Mail, Martin Shipton.
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End of twitter post'Sad beyond words'published at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
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End of twitter post'Palpable sense of shock'published at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Nick Servini
Political editor, WalesQuote MessageThere is a palpable sense of shock at the assembly. Carl Sargeant was a hugely experienced figure who had taken on a broad range of ministerial positions over the past decade from local government to housing to the environment. It was this experience that has formed the backdrop to the many political tributes that have been pouring in. But clearly the circumstances surrounding his sacking from the cabinet on Friday, amid allegations about his personal conduct, will also be on people's minds as the political establishment in Wales comes to terms with his death."
'Loved across the political divide'published at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Speaking through tears on BBC Radio Wales, former local government minister Leighton Andrews says:
"Carl Sargeant was loved. He was loved across the political divide. He was loved by the people in his own community.
"Carl was a unique politician. He arrived in the assembly from the factory floor. He grew up and still lived in the council estate that helped shape his roots in Connah's Quay - he was still very much part of that community.
"My understanding is that Carl was still not aware of the detail of the allegations against him, even, I'm told, this morning.
"I think that perhaps that's something to talk about on another day. Today I think his friends, family, will want to remember the Carl that we knew. The Carl that we loved."
Image caption, Leighton Andrews (far left in back row) and Carl Sargeant (far right in back row) were part of the 2003 intake in the assembly
AMs reactionpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
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End of twitter post 5What we know about the minister's sacking in the days before his deathpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
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End of twitter postFlags at half-mast at the Seneddpublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
'He never forgot his roots'published at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
In his tribute to Carl Sargeant, political pundit Darran Hill says he was a "slow-burn politician" who was "immensely proud" to represent Alyn and Deeside.
Media caption, Darran Hill
'A friend of local government'published at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
In light of the news about the death of Carl Sargeant, WLGA Leader, Newport Councillor Debbie Wilcox, said: "We are all deeply shocked by today's news.
"Carl was a friend to local government; he was passionate about local services and made a huge impact in Welsh politics during his career.
"This is an awful tragedy and my thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time."
Meetings cancelledpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Plenary and committee meetings in the assembly on Wednesday and Thursday have been cancelled.
Image source, Welsh Assembly'Found guilty before he had a chance to defend himself'published at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Former Plaid Cymru AM Rhodri Glyn Thomas says: "Carl clearly felt he had been found guilty before he had a chance to defend himself.
"So I think we need to develop a system which is fair to everybody, which defends everybody, but doesn't place people in a position where they feel they have no opportunity whatsoever to fight their cause."
Media caption, Rhodri Glyn Thomas
'Utterly devastated'published at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
Future Generations Commissioner tweets
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End of twitter postTribute by Coleg Cambria principalpublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
David Jones, Principal and Chief Executive at Coleg Cambria says:"It is with great sadness that we heard today of the untimely death of Carl Sargeant.
"Carl was previously a governor at Deeside College and has always been a strong supporter of the evolution of FE in North East Wales and the creation of Coleg Cambria.
"This is truly shocking news and our thoughts are with Carl's family at this difficult time."
'Joyful life force'published at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
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End of twitter postCarl Sargeant 'did not know the allegations'published at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
BBC Wales understands that as late as this morning Mr Sargeant did not know what the allegations against him were.
Wales Office ministers tweetpublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2017
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