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Latest lobbying scandal leads right to Cameron’s door
A Tory government at the heart of yet another lobbying scandal. Last month’s led to the resignation of Liam Fox. This one leads to David Cameron himself.
Fox resigns, sparking puns from all sides
Left Foot Forward’s Alex Hern reports on the resignation in disgrace late this afternoon of defence secretary Liam Fox over the Adam Werritty scandal.
Exposed: The legal aid minister’s £97,000 conflict of interest
Left Foot Forward’s Alex Hern discusses legal aid minister Jonathan Djanogly’s conflict of interest with regards to the bill he is shepherding through parliament.
Weak Cameron will struggle to fire Fox
Liam Fox is a threat to David Cameron, vulnerable, damaging to his government and bringing politics into disrepute - but the PM may be too weak to get rid of him.
Welfare minister faces calls for a sleaze probe
Tory minister Chris Grayling faces calls for a probe after naming a company linked to donations to him as a "preferred bidder" on lucrative contracts.
Coulson scandal: Read all about it! Or maybe not…
Andy Coulson’s dark past has once again returned to haunt him. Following allegations earlier this year that Coulson encouraged phone-hacking during his time at the News of the World, David Cameron announced his belief that everyone should have a second chance.