In PMQ's today, Angela Rayner tore Boris Johnson apart about corruption.
This is an issue that has been raised over an MP who acted in a matter that while many view as legitimate, was seem to benefit a company that he has been paid for. The allegation is that the process that made the decisions is unfair and should be reformed with Owen Patterson then to be investigated under the new rules.
Angela Rayner referred to a proposed change in the rules relating to how Rob Roberts was readmitted and how they wished to change the rules and review his case under the new rules. Personally, while I think that the actions of Rob Roberts was wrong, a retrospective change of rules after a gap in the law has been found is also wrong. I think that it was wrong for Labour to push for that in his case, just as I think that the same is wrong for Owen Patterson.
The issue of cash for questions harmed the Conservatives under John Major, but so far, Boris Johnson and the Conservatives have avoided numerous allegations.
One relates to the holiday by Boris Johnson in Mustique.
Another relates to how COVID test contracts where handed out.
There are issues relating to the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat where Boris Johnson lives currently.
And there are the issues with how PPE contacts were awarded, this appearing to include contracts of PPE that could not be used!
It is sad how the the population of the UK appear to be happy with this sleaze. Many blame Keir Starmer for this, rather than the media who do not really hold this government to account.
