Political opponents are seeking to exploit the lobbying row to win Owen Paterson’s vacant seat
Tory Party chiefs fear being hit by an anti-sleaze backlash in the by-election for Owen Paterson’s vacant seat as political opponents seek to exploit the lobbying row.
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