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KEEP IT SEALED KEEP IT SECRET
EXCLUSIVE:

Secret paper links Thatcher to freebies probe

 By Bob Roberts Deputy Political Editor

 A DOCUMENT linking Margaret Thatcher to a US corruption probe is so
explosive civil servants have been asked to ensure it remains “sealed”.

The 79-year-old former Premier is said to have met Congressman Tom DeLay
in Britain while he was on a suspected favours-for-freebies scam.

In return for his free holiday, DeLay – who resigned as Republican leader
of Congress last week after being accused of laundering political funds –
allegedly backed legislation favourable to lobby groups.

Disclosing that US authorities were seeking aid from UK counterparts, a
secret Home Office briefing says: “One visit to the UK involved a meeting
with Mrs Margaret Thatcher.

“Evidence is sought from her about that meeting and her involvement in
the alleged deception and violation of US criminal laws.”

Police will “sensitively” investigate the meeting, which took place in
May 2000.

Delay’s cooked hand reaches far and this could send shockwaves across the
Atlantic.