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Sat 01 Jan 2007Senior aide to Blair arrested in honours inquiryScotland Yard's investigation into "cash for honours" allegations against the British government has again reached into the heart of Downing Street with the arrest of a senior aide to prime minister Tony Blair on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.Officials at 10 Downing Street were surprised by the early morning arrest of political adviser Ruth Turner, who was questioned for several hours at a London police station before being released without charge on police bail.