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Lobbying scandal: Rifkind falls on his sword

Malcom Rifkind has announced that he is stepping down as chair of the intelligence and security committee and as a member of parliament, a day after videos emerged showing him trying to secure employment with a made-up Chinese firm.

EU directive will monitor MPs’ bank transactions

Thousands of Britain’s most important figures in public life could have their banking transactions monitored closely under new rules from Brussels.