Galloping Major scandal

Galloping Major scandal

The Galloping Major scandal was a British share dealing scandal during the 1980s. Barry Townsley, a stockbroker later involved in the "cash for Peerages" affair, was found guilty of "serious misconduct" and banned from trading for six months. [http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article350970.ece]


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