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One of Tony Blair’s key political aides, Ruth Turner, has been arrested by police investigating the cash-for-honours row. The prime minister’s director of government relations was released without charge. However, today’s early morning arrest – the fourth in the investigation – will be a serious embarrassment for Downing Street. Mr Blair has backed Ms Turner,… Read more »
The row over party funding and concerns about voter fraud are largely down to a “lack of courage, competence and leadership” by the Electoral Commission, a new report warns. After an 11-month investigation, the committee on standards in public life today called for a radical overhaul of the elections watchdog to allow it to focus… Read more »