Rishi Sunak Calls for Accountability in Covid Contractor Scandal

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has issued a stern warning to "dodgy" Covid contractors, stating that they should "feel the full force of the law." His comments come in the wake of allegations against Tory peer Michelle Mone, whose husband allegedly profited £60million from selling PPE to government officials.

Prime Minister Condemns Attempted Fraud

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his disapproval of anyone attempting to exploit the system and defraud the taxpayers. He stated, "If people were trying to take advantage of the system and defraud the taxpayer, that's completely and utterly wrong."

Investigation into Baroness Mone

Baroness Mone, who denies any wrongdoing, is currently under investigation by the National Crime Agency in relation to the PPE scandal. The full details of the investigation have not been disclosed.

Sunak Stresses the Importance of Legal Action

While Rishi Sunak did not directly comment on Baroness Mone's case, he emphasized the need to pursue individuals who took advantage of the challenging circumstances during the pandemic. Sunak stated, "Anybody who took advantage of an incredibly difficult time for our country to either defraud the public or do things that were illegal should be pursued with the full force of the law."