Political Developments: Most Damaging Scandals Flashcards
When did David Mellor resign?
1992
What did Mellor reisgn over?
An affair with a Spanish actress
Which newspaper exposed the Mellor scandal?
The Sun
How did The Sun make the Mellor scandal memorable?
They presented Mellor as wearing his Chelsea Kit throughout the affair
When did Tim Yeo resign?
1994
Why did Tim Yeo resign?
An affair he had with a Conservative councillor had resulted in a baby being born
What did a young Conservative MP do in 1994?
Accidentally killed themselves in a sexual act of strangulation
What was Neil Hamilton accused of?
Doing ‘Cash for Questions’
Who was one of the people Neil Hamilton took a cash bribe from?
The owner of Harrods
When did Neil Hamilton accept a bribe from the owner of Harrods?
1994
How did Hamilton respond to the allegations?
He denied them
What was the long term impact of Hamilton’s actions?
In 1997 a BBC correspondent stood against Hamilton for his constituency in the election
Which constituency was Hamilton a minister for?
Tatton
What did Labour and the Liberals purposely do for the 1997 election in Tatton?
They did not provide candidates
Why did Labour and the Liberals not participate in the 1997 Tatton election?
To see how large of a majority Hamilton would lose to in the constituency
