Lord Evans of Watford is currently under formal investigation by the House of Lords standards watchdog after allegations surfaced, fueled by undercover recordings from the Guardian. The focus is on potential breaches of conduct rules, specifically regarding personal honour in parliamentary responsibilities. Evans referred himself for investigation, maintaining he has not violated the code. The controversy arose from commercial events linked to his son's company that charged high fees for sponsorship, raising concerns over implicating government access for personal gain. Campaigners have called for accountability following the reported conduct.
Evans was recorded offering access to ministers during discussions about sponsorship of a March event while explaining how to approach Angela Rayner.
The Lords commissioners for standards announced that Evans was under formal investigation for potential breaches of House of Lords rules concerning personal honour.
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