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Martin Bell: Was Tatton Worth it?

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13/10/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Martin Bell: Was Tatton Worth it?

The journalist turned politician asks if standing for parliament in 1997 was worth it.

In 1997, journalist Martin Bell was elected as an independent MP for Tatton. Does he now think it was worth it?

In 1997 Martin Bell stood for parliament in Tatton, and was elected as an independent MP. At the time his successful campaign was portrayed as a crusade against sleaze. What followed was the parliamentary expenses scandal. Does he now think it was worth it?

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