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The 'Minister of Fun:' a sex scandal rocks the Tory government

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David Mellor, the minister for national heritage in Great Britain, was allegedly having an affair with an actress. The story was released by a tabloid newspaper. Mellor had previously warned tabloid publishers they might face restrictions if they continued to violate the right to privacy.

Laws, regulations and rules, Behavior, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Tabloid newspapers, Mellor, David

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The battered Crown

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Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom and her family have come under increasing criticism from British citizens who question their relevance and their cost to the country. The British taxpayers pay the Royal Family about $124 million a year to perform various public services.

Cover Story, Public opinion, Monarchy, British monarchy, Elizabeth, Queen Mother of the United Kingdom

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Scotland's separatist aims

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Scotland is striving for independence from the United Kingdom. The dissatisfaction of many Scots began with Margaret Thatcher's radical conservatism in the 1980s. The Scots voted overwhelmingly for the Labour Party, clinging to class-based politics.

Political activity, Scotland, National liberation movements, Scottish National Party, Sillars, James

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