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No ‘VIP lane’ existed for PPE, says Conservative former minister

Tory peer Michelle Mone has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords following allegations linking her to a firm awarded PPE contracts.

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock could join House of Lords after being ruled "not fit" to be MP

Hancock said he was "excited to explore" a "whole new world of possibilities" in his announcement that he step down as a Member of Parliament at the next general election

Wales Online

Sunak ‘shocked’ by Baroness Mone and PPE firm allegations

Ministers have committed to release documents surrounding the award of contracts to PPE Medpro

Insider UK

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Labour MSP can't say what in Gordon Brown's reform plans will convince Scots

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP was unable to say what in Gordon Brown's report about reforming the UK could persuade people against supporting Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Is Labour’s vision of a New Britain any different to the Tories' levelling up?

Former prime minister Gordon Brown’s review of the UK constitution could be a hugely significant moment for the UK. A radical agenda for political change is being offered by the party tipped to win the next election.

The Conversation

PMQs analysis: Sunak and Starmer threw ‘blancmange’ and ‘flip flops’ at each other...but is anything sticking?

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer threw “blancmange” and “flip flops” at each other during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

As the Michelle Mone PPE scandal deepens, ministers can no longer feign ignorance

By pretending that ‘market forces’ were responsible, the Tories can deny responsibility, says sociology professor Linsey McGoey

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Rishi Sunak blasted after saying he's 'absolutely shocked' by Michelle Mone allegations

The 'wobbly blancmange' Prime Minister was slammed by Keir Starmer at PMQs after he distanced himself from the Ultimo bra tycoon, who has taken a leave of absence from the Lords to clear her name

Daily Mirror

Scots peer Michelle Mone loses Tory whip after PPE contracts row

Michelle Mone is facing calls to quit the House of Lords over claims she and her children received £29 million originating from the profits of a PPE firm

Daily Record

Baroness Michelle Mone loses Tory whip amid Covid contracts scandal

Rishi Sunak said he was ‘shocked to read about the allegations’

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘absolutely shocked’ by Michelle Mone allegations

No 10 confirms Tory party has taken no action against Mone and she lost whip by taking leave of absence

The Guardian - UK

‘Absolutely shocked’: Rishi Sunak turns on Tory peer Michelle Mone over Covid contract allegations

PM confirms lingerie millionaire has lost Conservative whip – after she took leave of absence from Lords

The Independent UK

Sunak ‘shocked’ by allegations about Baroness Mone and PPE firm

Rishi Sunak said it was “absolutely right” that she is no longer attending the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury defends the ‘vital’ Lords from Labour’s abolishment plans

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has defended the House of Lords against Labour’s plans to abolish it, saying it “plays a vital role in Parliamentary democracy”.

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The Conversation

Labour's plan to 'abolish' the House of Lords: what exactly has been proposed – and the chances Keir Starmer will adopt it

A commission led by former prime minister Gordon Brown has called for a future Labour government to replace the controversial House of Lords with an elected upper chamber, in a landmark report on reforming the UK’s messy constitution.

The Conversation

Labour’s plan to reform politics doesn’t go far enough – here’s what evidence shows will really stop governments hoarding power

In a major report for the Labour party, former prime minister Gordon Brown has proposed a number of reforms to address some of the UK’s glaring institutional problems. He recommends reforming the House of Lords, so that it is elected and far smaller than its current size, as well as…

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about allegations against Tory peer Michelle Mone

In today’s newsletter: Michelle Mone has taken leave from the House of Lords over concerns about government contracts from which she may have profited

Daily Record

Michelle Mone urged to quit House of Lords over PPE contracts controversy

The Tory peer is to take a "leave of absence" from the Lords, but critics want her to resign

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The Independent UK

Speaker of Lords warns against wholly elected Upper House of Parliament

Keir Starmer has backed plans to abolish unelected chamber

The Guardian - UK

Tories in hiding as Commons scrutinises Michelle Mone’s Covid fortunes

Tory peer not the only one to make herself scarce as Labour queries VIP access for vendor of dodgy PPE

The Independent UK

Ministers commit to publishing Michelle Mone PPE documents as she takes leave of absence from Lords

Tory peer to step away from upper house to ‘clear her name’ over PPE Medpro allegations

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Second firm pushed by Michelle Mone was secret entity of husband’s office

Revelation that LFI Diagnostics was entity of office that manages wealth of Douglas Barrowman deepens controversy over Tory peer

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak branded 'weak' for failing to remove Tory whip from Michelle Mone over PPE row

Tory peer Michelle Mone has announced she will take a leave of absence from the Lords following claims she made millions from a firm given more than £200million in lucrative Covid contracts

The Independent UK

Sunak accused of weakness as Mone fights to clear her name over PPE allegations

The Prime Minister was criticised for not removing the whip from Tory peer Baroness Mone, who intends to take a leave of absence from the Lords.

Insider UK

Baroness Mone takes leave of absence as Labour steps up PPE pressure

Opposition party forces UK Government to release records relating to PPE Medpro contract awards

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