A second Labour Party member has died suddenly following his suspension from the party over allegations of sexual misconduct.

It comes just two weeks after Welsh assembly cabinet member Carl Sargeant took his own life after being suspended over claims of sexual harassment.

The senior staff member, based at the Party's headquarters in Victoria, passed away last week.

The man, in his 30s, had been suspended over allegations involving pornography, according to the Sunday Times.

General Secretary Iain McNichol broke the news to staff on Thursday.

In a statement the Party said: "A member of Labour Party staff has died suddenly and unexpectedly. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and colleagues whose privacy must be respected. We will not be commenting further."