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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

From cash-for-questions to ‘casting couch’ claims: Ten times Westminster was embroiled in sleaze

Steve Parsons/PA

The shadow of “Westminster sleaze” again looms over the Houses of Parliament following the emergence of a fresh spate of lurid allegations about the behaviour of Britain’s elected representatives.

An unnamed Conservative MP is reportedly facing suspension from his party after being accused of watching a pornographic video on his smartphone in the Commons in full view of colleagues.

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