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Jonathan William Patrick Aitken (born 30 August 1942) is a former Conservative Member of Parliament and government minister. Member of Parliament for Thanet East Feb (1974–1983), Member of Parliament for South Thanet (1983–1997). He was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice in 1999 and received an 18-month prison sentence, of which he served seven months.
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Guardian Unlimited Special Report: the Aitken caseDossier of articles, editorials and features from the Guardian newspaper.
BBC News: Aitken's downfall completeFormer UK Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken is spending his first night in prison after being sentenced to 18 months for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
Real Lives: Jonathan AitkenIncludes quotes from friends and family, taken from Channel 4's Real Lives documentary.
Guardian Unlimited: Aitken to marry againThe Guardian reports that Aitken is to marry Elizabeth Harris, former wife of the actor Richard Harris.
Jonathan AitkenJonathan Aitken's official page. Biography, articles, speeches.
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