David Hencke, Guardian journalist who exposed cash-for-questions scandal, dies aged 79
David Hencke, a long-time Guardian journalist known for exposing major political scandals in the UK, has passed away at age 79. He was widely respected for his investigative work, including the cash-for-questions scandal and the resignation of Peter Mandelson.
Why it matters
Hencke's career represents a significant era of investigative political journalism that held powerful figures accountable in the UK.
David Hencke joined the Guardian as a reporter in 1976, before becoming Westminister correspondent. David Hencke joined the Guardian as a reporter in 1976, before becoming Westminister correspondent. Media David Hencke, Guardian journalist who exposed cash-for-questions scandal, dies aged 79 Former Westminster correspondent earned a reputation for uncovering political wrongdoing in the 1990s
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