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Ex-Labour Councillor Pleads Not Guilty in 'Honeytrap' Blackmail Case
A former Labour councillor has pleaded not guilty to blackmail charges related to a 'Westminster honeytrap' case. The individual denies the allegations against them.
15 Apr, 11:32 — 15 Apr, 12:55
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Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual5d ago
Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to ‘Westminster honeytrap’ allegations
Oliver Steadman is facing six charges, including one of blackmail
By Tristan Kirk
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First report: BBC · 15 Apr, 11:32|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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