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Missing millions and Michelle Mone
Dec 6, 2022
Tory Peer Michelle Mone takes leave amid allegations of profiting from PPE contracts. Talks on art, history, and diplomacy for Parthenon Sculptures return. Labour urges transparency on PPE contracts. Pressure on government from service worker strikes. Negotiations for artifact return to Greece. Reflections on past events and analysis of Trump's foreign policy choices.
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- Allegations against Michelle Moan for profiting from PPE contracts highlight transparency concerns in political circles.
- Discussions on returning Elgin Marbles from the British Museum involve delicate negotiations on ownership and colonialism.
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Allegations Against Michelle Moan in PPE Contracts
Allegations surfaced against Michelle Moan regarding unfair profit from money earmarked for PPE contracts during the COVID crisis. Moan, a Conservative member of the House of Lords, established a company which swiftly secured a £200 million deal, engendering suspicions of substantial profits redirected to an offshore trust. Labour's move to unearth secret documents highlights the pressure faced by Moan amid calls for transparency and potential political repercussions.
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