Silvio Berlusconi expelled from parliament over tax fraud conviction

After 20 years at the top of Italian politics Silvio Berlusconi is expelled from parliament over his tax fraud conviction and calls it ‘a day of mourning for democracy’

Mail Online - Tara Brady, 11/27/13

Silvio Berlusconi gestures during a speech in downtown Rome today ahead of the meeting which expelled him from the Italian Senate

The move halts the 77-year-old's legislative run for at least six years
He declared today a 'day of mourning for democracy' before crowds
Even though the disgraced politician won't hold seat he is expected to remain influential in Italian politics