Tony Blair's Top Fundraiser Arrested...

Associated Press July 12, 2006 at 10:54 PM
READ MORE: Investigations

Tony Blair's top fundraiser, Lord Levy, was arrested Wednesday in an investigation into whether Labour Party leaders improperly nominated their financial backers for seats in the House of Lords, Levy's spokesman said.

The arrest could mean major political trouble for Blair, who counts Levy as a key political ally. The prime minister's approval ratings took a big hit when the so-called ''cash-for-honors'' scandal first broke in March and Levy's arrest brings it dangerously close to home.

READ WHOLE STORY