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Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus in London

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Lord Peter Hendy was behind the wheel of the old Routemaster for a charity event.

He had been giving a tour in the bus as part of a fundraiser for the Railway Benefit Fund .

But he was reported to police just days later by one of the passengers.

A spokesperson for Lord Hendy said he has apologised in full for this error of judgement.

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informal

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English

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40

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