Peter Hain, secretary for work and pensions has stepped down from the Cabinet.

His decision comes after a donation for his deputy leader campaign was referred to the Met Police for investigation.

Mr Hain - who has been a member of the Labour party for over 30 years - says he has decided to step down so he can clear his name after the Electoral Commission referred a donation of £103,000 to the police.

The MP blames the late declaration of the money on poor administration and denies that there has been any wrong doing.

He is expected to issue a statement about his resignation later on today.