Trudeau fails to halt scandal as twin expulsions damage PM's feminist image

  • Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott ejected from caucus
  • Scandal could harm Trudeau’s prospects in autumn election

Justin Trudeau is facing fresh criticism for expelling two former ministers from his party, dashing any hopes that a scandal which has dogged his government for nearly two months will disappear any time soon.

The scandal began with allegations of political interference with a corruption investigation, but it has now grown into an all-out crisis for the Liberal party, producing numerous political casualties and casting doubt over Trudeau’s prospects in this autumn’s general election.

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