The article outlines an investigation by the Commons' sleaze watchdog which found that former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen failed to declare a significant £4.47 million interest-free loan from major right-wing donor Jeremy Hosking. This decision was scrutinized due to Bridgen's previous expulsion from the Conservative Party for his controversial comments regarding the Covid vaccine. The case illustrates the ongoing issues of transparency and accountability within UK politics, especially concerning financial relationships that could influence political decisions.
Andrew Bridgen, who was expelled from the Conservative Party for his controversial comments, was found by the Commons' sleaze watchdog to have improperly concealed significant loans.
The loans from Jeremy Hosking, totaling £4.47m, should have been declared to parliament, as they were deemed registrable interests according to the parliamentary commissioner for standards.
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