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Revealed: UK politics infiltrated by ‘dark money’ with 10% of donations from dubious sources

Cash from dictatorships and shell companies is entering the political system via legal loopholes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Qatar Airways plan to return to Cardiff Airport by the end of the year

The Airline is looking to restart its Cardiff to Doha route for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020

Wales Online · May 31, 2023

King Charles 'wasn't happy' about Prince of Wales Bridge name, former Welsh Government minister claims

There was controversy when the name change was announced in 2018

Wales Online · Apr 29, 2023

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The full list of donations and gifts made to every MP in Wales

One MP has been given almost £100,000 to help them keep their seat while MPs have declared gifts including hospitality trips to Glastonbury festival and major sporting and entertainment events

Wales Online · Apr 3, 2023

The Conservative constituency where many say they won't vote Tory again

The Vale of Glamorgan's sitting MP Alun Cairns may be in for a difficult time at the next General Election

Wales Online · Jan 15, 2023

The Welsh MP who has received lavish gifts from Qatar

Alun Cairns has accepted nearly £10,000 of gifts and spoken warmly in support of Qatar's different culture

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

MP: Collective effort needed to ensure Qatar progress continues after World Cup

Tory MP Alun Cairns said that he hopes the tournament is a great success.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

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‘They are buying something’: the cash, gifts and arms cementing the Qatari-UK relationship

The gas-rich state’s influence in Britain reaches to the heart of government, and has been cultivated over decades

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Qatar lavished British MPs with gifts ahead of World Cup

MPs who received gifts later appeared to speak favourably about Qatar in parliamentary debates

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022

MPs insist fans heading to World Cup must not be priced out of enjoying a beer

Reports have suggested a pint of beer could cost up to £15 although it could be cheaper in designated fan zones established for the event.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

The Welsh Tories who backed Liz Truss - what do they have to say now?

The leader they supported has got of to a humiliating start so far

Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022

Boris Johnson misled devolved nations over post-Brexit cash, ex-Tory minister admits

BORIS Johnson’s deliberately misled the devolved nations over his government's plans to seize control of post-Brexit EU replacement funds, a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2022

Former Tory minister confirms party deliberately misled people of Wales over EU funding

This is a really controversial issue in Wales

Wales Online · Aug 31, 2022

Rishi Sunak pledges to axe civil service jobs in shake up of ‘bloated’ post covid state

Tory leadership challenger warns senior civil servants they will be required to work outside London as he tries to re-ignite his campaign

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022

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Wales Online · Aug 15, 2022

Welsh former cabinet minister switches support from Rishi Sunak to Liz Truss over 'risks to our Union'

Alun Cairns has become the third Tory MP to switch allegiance

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Third Tory MP switches from Sunak camp to back Truss in leadership race

Former Welsh secretary Alun Cairns says Liz Truss is the best-placed contender to secure the Union of the four UK nations.

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

Rishi Sunak leads early declarations from Welsh Tory MPs in race to be Prime Minister

There is also significant support for Suella Braverman and backing for Penny Mordaunt, Sajid Javid and Prit Patel

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2022

Who will be the next Welsh Secretary?

There are 13 MPs for the new Prime Minister to choose from

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Wales Online · Jun 7, 2022

How Welsh Conservative MPs voted in Boris Johnson's no confidence vote and why

Plenty gave the PM their support

Wales Online · Jun 6, 2022

We asked every Conservative MP in Wales if they will support Boris Johnson but very few replied

Unfortunately we didn't get many answers

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2022

Calls to censure former Soviet bloc oil tycoon Alexander Temerko who has bankrolled Welsh secretaries

Two consecutive Welsh secretaries have had donations from Ukranian-born Alexander Temerko who moved to Russia at 17 and ran Russian oil and arms companies

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022

Alun Cairns advised private equity firm on £1.3bn project before taking £30,000-a-year second job

Alun Cairns met with Elite Partners Capital while secretary of state for Wales. He now earns £30,000 a year from the company

Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2022

How did Wales lose the Britishvolt gigafactory investment creating 3,000 jobs to the north east of England

Former Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said the Welsh Government failed to give the right support to ensure Britishvolt went through with initial plans to locate it in South Wales

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