Dodgy PPE could end up costing the taxpayer a truly astonishing sum
The extent of suppliers’ profit margin was never considered, nor were potential conflicts between companies and the people referring them through the VIP lane.
The extent of suppliers’ profit margin was never considered, nor were potential conflicts between companies and the people referring them through the VIP lane.
“Sending billions of pounds up in smoke when NHS and care services are struggling will be hard for them to comprehend."
The £11 million property is owned by an offshore company linked to her husband’s Isle of Man business.
The government splurged £8.7 billion on overpriced or useless PPE, ministers admitted earlier this year.
Changes to procurement "contributed to a significant loss of value to the taxpayer " and left the Department "open to the risk of fraud".
Michael Gove had told the Commons that an "eight-stage process" was in place to ensure value for taxpayer money.
David Meller - a prominent Tory donor - was referred for a PPE deal via the government's 'VIP lane'.
An ex-Tory party chair helped secure PPE deals for three companies through a VIP recommendation lane, it has emerged.
"Not enjoying my breakfast this morning. This is sickening," one person tweeted in response.
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