Interesting reading
One of our more likeable MPs from the 80s was lining his pockets at the expense of his constituents lives.

http://www.newstatesman.com/health/2008/08...victims-company

That is quite shocking to read. The fact that asbestos kills those who come into contact with it was known as early as 1898 but covered up by both the industry and the government for over a hundred years.