"If it had been known at the time that he'd got 'previous convictions' the context of the case would have been very different."
— Peter Wilby

January 1, 1970

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Former MP and minister Edwina Currie had revealed her 1980s affair with John Major. Major had sued the New Statesman in 1993 over claims he had an affair with Claire Latimer, a Downing Street caterer. It was being speculated the damages awarded could be reduced.