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‘Impossible’ to know if Randox contracts were awarded properly

In a highly critical report published today, the House of Commons public accounts committee says that “woefully inadequate record-keeping”, failing to meet even basic requirements to publicly report ministers’ meetings with external parties or deal with potential conflicts of interest, “despite clear concerns about Randox’s political connections” means it is “impossible to have confidence” that… Read more »

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Shadow transport minister defies Starmer on rail strike picketing
Shadow transport minister sacked for defying Starmer on rail strike picketing

Labour’s shadow transport minister Sam Tarry has been sacked after joining striking rail workers on the picket lines this morning. Sir Keir Starmer warned his frontbench team against doing so. During last month’s rail strikes shadow Northern Ireland parliamentary private secretary Kate Osborne MP attended pickets, but was not removed from her position. Speaking to… Read more »

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