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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

No Downing Street investigation into blackmail claims, despite minister’s call for probe

PA Wire

Downing Street is refusing to conduct an inquiry into allegations of intimidation and blackmail by government whips, despite a cabinet minister’s call for an investigation.

Asked repeatedly at a Westminster media briefing on Friday whether No 10 was looking into allegations from senior Tory William Wragg, a Downing Street spokesperson said only that evidence would be considered “if it comes forward”.

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