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British Politicians for Sale—and They Say They’ve Done Nothing Wrong

Brazen

Two former ministers were caught on tape saying they would use their political influence in exchange for payouts. But somehow they’re claiming it was all aboveboard.

LONDON — Another reminder this week that schadenfreude is a pleasure best avoided by the political class:

Two of Britain’s most senior politicians, one Labour, one Conservative, both former foreign secretaries, have been caught in an embarrassing media sting.

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