The honeytrap scandal: Sexting in Westminster

The Story

10-04-2024 • 28 mins

As police investigate the sending of explicit text messages to dozens of politicians, staff and political journalists, and the man at the centre of the scandal – Conservative MP William Wragg - resigned the party whip. The Times Chief Political Correspondent, Aubrey Allegretti, tells us what he’s discovered about the Westminster sexting scam, how many people could be involved, and who might be behind it.

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Guests: Aubrey Allegretti, Times Chief Political Correspondent.

Host: Manveen Rana


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