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politics2 years ago

"Ex-lawyer apologizes to BBC for misleading comments on Tory donations"

Michelle Mone's ex-lawyer has apologized to the BBC for making false statements about her husband's donations to the Conservative Party, as evidence emerged suggesting otherwise. The couple continues to face questions about their involvement with PPE Medpro, a firm being sued by the government for supplying unused medical equipment. The former Tory peer admitted to lying about her ties to the firm, and the situation raises concerns about potential special treatment and conflicts of interest within the government.

via BBC.com|
#bbc#conservative-party#doug-barrowman
politics2 years ago

"Michelle Mone's Controversial COVID Contracts and Political Feuds"

Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman, who profited £65m from providing £203m of allegedly unusable Covid-19 PPE, are under investigation by the National Crime Agency. Mone, who repeatedly lied about her involvement, recently gave a disastrous interview with the BBC. The Conservative government's failure to address the issue of profiteering during the pandemic is eroding trust in politics.

via The Guardian|
#conservative-party#covid-19#michelle-mone
politics2 years ago

Michelle Mone's Controversial Clashes and Silencing Attempts

Michelle Mone, a Conservative peer, has clashed with former health minister James Bethell over her alleged lack of honesty regarding her financial interests during the pandemic. Bethell accused Mone of not disclosing her links to PPE Medpro, a consortium led by her husband, which secured lucrative government contracts for providing personal protective equipment. Mone retaliated by questioning Bethell's sudden discovery of old text messages and suggested he should submit them to the Covid inquiry. The controversy has sparked a dispute between Mone and the government, with Mone admitting she had been untruthful about her involvement in PPE Medpro. The House of Lords standards commissioner has received a complaint about Mone's admission and is already investigating the matter.

via The Guardian|
#controversy#government-contracts#james-bethell
politics2 years ago

"Political Backlash: Dorries, Mone, and the PPE Scandal"

Nadine Dorries, former culture secretary, has criticized Michelle Mone, a peer in the House of Lords, calling on her to resign. Mone is facing calls to be barred from the Lords after admitting her involvement in a PPE contract that she stood to benefit from. Dorries questioned why Mone was made a peer in the first place and highlighted unanswered questions surrounding the PPE Medpro scandal. Dorries also expressed her disappointment at not receiving a peerage herself and accused Rishi Sunak of blocking her entry into the Lords.

via The Independent|
#house-of-lords#michelle-mone#nadine-dorries
politics2 years ago

"Media Adviser's Failure in Ensuring Mone's Personal Protection Exposed"

Michelle Mone, Baroness Mone of Mayfair, is facing scrutiny for allegedly selling defective PPE to the UK government through a company set up by her husband. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is unable to answer questions regarding how the funds were transferred from the public purse to an Isle of Man trust fund. The matter is now the subject of civil litigation.

via The Times|
#civil-litigation#defective-gowns#michelle-mone
politics2 years ago

"Controversial Contracts and Political Ambitions: The Michelle Mone Saga"

Michelle Mone, the businesswoman and member of the House of Lords, has apologized for lying about her involvement in a company that won £200m worth of contracts during the pandemic. Mone and her husband, Douglas Barrowman, banked around £65m in profit from the contracts. Despite the apology, Mone and Barrowman deflect blame onto others and deny any wrongdoing. However, their repeated lies should disqualify Mone from public office, and her attempts to suppress the truth through legal means are deeply concerning. The National Crime Agency is currently investigating allegations of fraud and bribery related to the contracts.

via The Guardian|
#lies#michelle-mone#pandemic-procurement
politics2 years ago

"Sunak and Mone Clash Over Covid Contracts and PPE Scandal"

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is caught in a bitter dispute with entrepreneur Michelle Mone over Covid contracts. Mone, who was appointed as a government adviser, has accused Sunak of blocking her efforts to secure contracts for her lingerie company during the pandemic. The controversy highlights concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of government contracts.

via Financial Times|
#bitter-row#controversy#covid-contracts
politics2 years ago

"Michelle Mone Confronts Rishi Sunak and Exposes PPE Scandal"

Baroness Michelle Mone has responded to Rishi Sunak's comments regarding her involvement in contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE), stating that she was "honest" with the government about her links to a company that supplied PPE to the government during the Covid pandemic. Mone admitted to lying to the media about her involvement but insisted that the government was aware. The prime minister has expressed seriousness about the issue, while Lord Bethell disputed Mone's claim of honesty. Opposition parties are calling for an independent inquiry into the matter, and Mone is being investigated by the House of Lords and the National Crime Agency. PPE Medpro, the company involved, is being sued by the government for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Mone and her husband apologized for denying their role in the deal and admitted they stand to benefit financially.

via BBC.com|
#government-contracts#house-of-lords#michelle-mone
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding Michelle Mone's Lords Membership Sparks Calls for Accountability"

The PPE procurement scandal in the UK, which saw millions of pounds wasted on unusable equipment, highlights the incompetence of the government under Boris Johnson. While ordinary citizens were taking action to help during the pandemic, the government's VIP fast lane allowed individuals like Michelle Mone's husband to profit from the crisis. The Department for Health and Social Care spent £12bn on PPE, of which £4bn was unusable, and there was no accountability or objection raised by permanent secretaries. The scandal raises questions about the involvement of other peers and the need for punishment for blatant irresponsibility and fraud with taxpayers' money.

via The Guardian|
#government-incompetence#house-of-lords#michelle-mone
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Michelle Mone's PPE Contracts and Political Involvement

Michelle Mone criticizes Rishi Sunak over his comments about her involvement in PPE contracts, stating that she was honest with the Cabinet Office, the Government, and the NHS from the beginning. Keir Starmer calls for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, while Scotland's deputy FM hits back at Sunak over taxes, saying the SNP will prioritize public services. The New Conservative co-chairs claim that the Tories will lose the next election unless they commit to leaving the ECHR. Starmer says Michelle Mone should be permanently removed from the House of Lords. Sunak restates call for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and says he takes the allegations about Mone and PPE contracts seriously. Former defense secretary Ben Wallace accuses Israel of engaging in a "killing rage" in Gaza, arguing that its tactics will fuel the conflict for another 50 years.

via The Guardian|
#gaza-ceasefire#michelle-mone#politics
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding Michelle Mone's PPE Deals and House of Lords Return"

A dispute has erupted between Tory peer Michelle Mone and the UK government over her involvement in a company that secured lucrative PPE contracts during the pandemic. Mone claimed that the Cabinet Office, government, and NHS were aware of her links to the company before awarding her husband's firm £203m in contracts. The National Crime Agency is investigating alleged criminal offenses in the procurement of contracts by the company. Opposition leader Keir Starmer called for Mone to be expelled from the House of Lords, while the government faces pressure to answer questions about their knowledge of the situation.

via The Guardian|
#government#house-of-lords#michelle-mone
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding PPE Deals and Political Figures"

Michelle Mone criticizes Rishi Sunak, claiming that the government was aware of her involvement in a company that secured lucrative PPE contracts during the pandemic. Sunak expressed concern over Mone's admission of lying about her connection to PPE Medpro, stating that the government is taking the matter seriously. Mone's comments increase pressure on ministers, particularly Michael Gove, to clarify their knowledge of the situation. Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for Gove to make a statement. Mone, a former Conservative peer, has been on leave from the Lords and is no longer affiliated with the party.

via The Guardian|
#controversy#government-involvement#michelle-mone