Rishi Sunak said it was “absolutely right” that Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone was taking a leave of absence from the Lords following allegations linking her to a firm awarded contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE).
The Prime Minister said he was “shocked” to read reports alleging that the peer and her children secretly received £29m originating from the profits of the PPE firm – claims she has denied.
His press secretary confirmed Lady Mone had lost the Tory whip but clarified this only happened “by default” when she decided to take a leave of absence.
