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Monday, April 27, 2009

Does Lord West know best?

Does Lord West know best?



Government minister Lord West places bet on Labour losing election

Lord West, the Government minister who oversees Britain's counter-terrorism strategy, has placed a bet on Labour losing the next election.

"The Security Minister made the bet in mid-2007 as Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair. At the time, Labour enjoyed a strong opinion poll lead and Lord West is understood to have received odds of 66-1.

The disclosure of the bet will embarrass the Prime Minister and it is not clear whether Lord West can remain in office while having a financial interest in Labour losing the next election
".

Perhaps this pirate should be made to walk the plank?

UPDATE:

Minister denies betting on Labour defeat

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