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House of Lords member died while swimming in River Wye, police say
GLASBURY, POWYS, WALES, JUL 3 – Lord David Lipsey, 77, a Labour peer known for coining "New Labour," died during a swim in the River Wye, a ritual he maintained despite concerns about water pollution.
- Labour peer Lord David Lipsey, aged 77, was discovered deceased in the River Wye at Glasbury, Powys, on July 1, 2025, after an extensive search coordinated by several agencies.
- Dyfed-Powys Police were alerted about a man reported to have been swimming in the River Wye earlier that week, leading to a search that ultimately resulted in the recovery of his body.
- Lord Lipsey had lived near the Wye valley for nearly 30 years and was an active swimmer at Glasbury, where part of the river was closed this summer due to pollution.
- The Lord Speaker expressed sympathy to the family and friends of the noble Lord, while police confirmed that his closest relatives had been informed and requested privacy.
- Lord Lipsey’s death highlights ongoing concerns about water quality in the River Wye, a subject he campaigned on during his tenure in the House of Lords since 1999.
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Labour peer died while swimming in River Wye, police say
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.
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