UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoCovid inquiry: ex-minister defends VIP contract lane despite one or two crooks'The VIP lane for PPE contracts was defended as necessary despite admitting some fraudulent suppliers may have benefitted.
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoTory peer introduced PPE firm to government after Cameron text, Covid inquiry hearsThe Covid-19 inquiry reveals political connections influenced PPE contracts, with Conservative peer Lord Chadlington's role raising concerns about the VIP lane.
UK politicsfromwww.bbc.com2 months agoCovid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'The inquiry will investigate the government's pandemic spending of £48 billion on medical equipment, with claims of bias towards certain suppliers.