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China spy scandal rocks Parliament + David Lammy
Sep 14, 2023
Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy discusses the spy scandal in Parliament and Labour's position on the threat posed by China. The podcast also explores the UK's global position outside of the EU, the negative impact of Brexit, and the UK-US relationship. Lord Sugar becomes the hero of the week while tax dodgers are discussed.
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- Parliamentary researcher's arrest for spying intensifies concerns over reliance on advisors and Labour's position on China.
- Ghostwriting negative articles with black and brown faces undermines journalistic independence and raises racial representation concerns.
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Lord Sugar pays £186 million in tax
Lord Sugar, the founder of Amstrad and presenter of the British version of The Apprentice, has paid a tax bill of £186 million. This payment comes after an attempt to avoid the payment by claiming non-domicile status due to spending time in Australia hosting their version of The Apprentice. However, as a member of the House of Lords, Lord Sugar is automatically considered a resident of the United Kingdom and therefore could not claim this status. The payment is significant, especially considering the cost of fixing school buildings affected by crumbling concrete, estimated at £150 million. Despite the attempt to avoid payment, Lord Sugar has been vocal in the past about the importance of paying taxes.
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