Undercover filming by the Guardian uncovered Lord Evans of Watford participating in a cash-for-access scheme, involving discussions about a £25,000 commercial event sponsored by his son's company. Evans boasted about the advantages of being a Labour peer amid government lobbying opportunities, claiming he hadn't violated any rules. Concurrently, Lord Dannatt was filmed discussing his capability to facilitate government introductions, which also sparked an investigation. The scrutiny of Evans, Dannatt, and another peer, Michelle Mone, stems from Guardian reporting, raising serious ethical concerns about peer conduct in parliament.
"It's great being a Labour peer at the moment because we've got our mates who now have senior jobs, which is wonderful."
"I could easily rub shoulders with the right people in the Lords if I needed to approach a minister in order to promote the potential client."
"He said he could make introductions within the government and that he would make a point of getting to know the best-placed minister."
"Evans has said he has not broken the rules, and has denied any wrongdoing."
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