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The Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925 comes into effect in The United Kingdom, making the sale of peerages or other honours illegal. It was brought in after the Liberal Party government of David Lloyd George, was involved in a widespread and long-term sale of honours, for the personal financial gain of the Prime Minister. The scandal will inspire the popular song Lloyd George Knew My Father.
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