Life in pictures: John Profumo

John Profumo was married to former actress Valerie Hobson, who stayed with him despite his affair with Christine Keeler

With its mix of sex and espionage, the scandal over Christine Keeler fascinated and titillated the public

The minister reportedly met Christine Keeler emerging from a swimming pool at Cliveden

Mr Profumo had made his name as a young MP in 1940 during the Narvik debate which led to the ousting of Neville Chamberlain, but the scandal ended his political career

The war secretary initially denied any impropriety but eventually resigned after admitting misleading the Commons

Lord Denning was asked by Harold Macmillan to conduct an inquiry into the scandal

The affair brought notoriety to Mandy Rice-Davies, another of Stephen Ward's circle, as well as Christine Keeler

Stephen Ward, the osteopath who introduced Ms Keeler and Mr Profumo, killed himself during a trial for living off immoral earnings

After the scandal Mr Profumo dedicated himself to charity, helping the poor in London's East End through his work with Toynbee Hall

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