It looks as though the cash for peerages situation is set to provide another electoral blow for New Labour as Labour's Chief Fundraiser, Lord Levy is arrested again today. He was first arrested last year in connection with claims honours had been sold in exchange for party donations. Four people have been arrested so far, and over 90 have been taken in for questioning. Even Tony Blair's Chief of Staff has been talking to the Police.
It all appears to be getting increasingly serious, and it will probably culminate in the questioning of Tony Blair, although he currently refuses to engage in any discussions with the media on this issue. It's thought that Downing Street deleted important emails regarding cash for peerages when the investigation started, and this could be a reason why Lord Levy has been arrested again.
The SNP and Plaid have worked together to bring this issue to the forefront of the political agenda. It's only a matter of time before this whole saga reaches a climax, and it could have severe electoral repercussions for New Labour in the forthcoming Scottish and Welsh elections.
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...it will probably culminate in the questioning of Tony Blair
He's already been questioned, though as a witness - not under caution.
Are you completely up to date with the SNP's (I mean Plaid's) campaign on Cash for Honours?
I am up to date, that is why I blogged on the issue last night when the news came through.
Tony Blair has been questioned to an extent but has not been at the centre of the investigation as he should be as Prime Minister. Alike the war in Iraq he is trying to distance himslef from key decisions which his Government has made.
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