Cash For Access: Sir Malcolm Rifkind Resigns As MP

Malcolm Rifkind resigned as Intelligence Committee chairman and MP following a controversy involving an undercover sting operation. The sting revealed discussions about his day rate with a fake Chinese company, leading to public scrutiny. Despite claiming no wrongdoing, Rifkind faced media confrontation and political pressure, impacting the Conservative Party ahead of elections. The situation highlights issues of trust in political elites and the brutal nature of politics close to elections.

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