Australian MP in sex scandal inquiry
Australian police are investigating claims an MP from the governing Labour Party misused his trade union credit card to pay for sex with prostitutes, reports said yesterday
Police said they were examining new evidence against Craig Thomson.
Thomson has denied any wrongdoing, and has already said an unnamed friend forged his signature to use the card.
A conviction for theft or fraud could bring down Julia Gillard's minority government, which has a working majority of just one seat.
Prime Minister Gillard has expressed "full confidence" in Mr Thomson, and said any investigation into his conduct should be allowed to run its course.
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