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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Henry Dyer and Rob Evans

Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture

A Labour member of the House of Lords offered access to ministers during discussions about a commercial deal worth tens of thousands of pounds, an undercover investigation can reveal.

Lord David Evans of Watford, 82, was recorded also explaining to undercover reporters – who were posing as property developers looking to lobby the government – on how to approach Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary.

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