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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.