Straw's PPS quits post

London - British Home Secretary Jack Straw's parliamentary private secretary, who has been the subject of a police investigation…

London - British Home Secretary Jack Straw's parliamentary private secretary, who has been the subject of a police investigation into alleged election finance discrepancies, has resigned his position, it emerged last night.

Mr Colin Pickthall, the MP for West Lancashire, told Mr Straw he was quitting his role as his link with Labour backbenchers several days ago.

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