The resignation of Peter Cruddas as Tory party-co-treasurer is arguably the biggest scandal to rock the coalition since it was formed two years ago - but it's not the first and unfortunately there's nothing new in governments being undermined by accusations of sleaze.
HuffPost takes a look at the top scandals that have hit the political world in recent times.
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The resignation of Peter Cruddas as Tory party-co-treasurer is arguably the biggest scandal to rock the coalition since it was formed two years ago - but it's not the first and unfortunately there's n...
The resignation of Peter Cruddas as Tory party-co-treasurer is arguably the biggest scandal to rock the coalition since it was formed two years ago - but it's not the first and unfortunately there's n...
Liam Fox has said that he will not resign from the cabinet amid fresh allegations about his relationship with his former flatmate Adam Werritty. Speaking...
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