Peter Hain
PETER Hain today insisted he had been left with no alternative but to resign from the Cabinet over his donations blunders.
The former Work and Pensions Secretary said he realised he had to stand down as soon as the Electoral Commission called in Scotland Yard this morning.
Speaking outside the department's headquarters in central London, Mr Hain said he had enjoyed his time in office and would remain loyal to the Labour government.
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