Background

BRA tycoon Michelle Mone is not holding back in her criticism of Rishi Sunak over the PPE scandal. The 52-year-old entrepreneur expressed her frustration with the Prime Minister's recent comments, insisting that "they all knew my involvement." Now, calls are being made for her to be expelled from the House of Lords, and Labour is demanding transparency from the government.

The PPE Deal

Mone and her husband, Doug Barrowman, have faced scrutiny over their involvement in a PPE deal with the UK government. They initially denied their role in the deal but recently apologized for misleading the public. Despite the controversy, they maintain that they have "no case to answer."

Rishi Sunak's Response

During a visit to Scotland, Rishi Sunak asserted that the government takes the PPE scandal seriously and is pursuing legal action against the company involved. However, Mone took to social media to question the Prime Minister's comments, stating that she was honest about her involvement from the start.

Labour Calls for Accountability

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the scandal, calling it a "shocking disgrace." He demands that the government provide answers and transparency regarding what ministers knew. Sir Keir also called on Michael Gove to make a statement in the Commons. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Lord Callanan and Sir Keir both expressed their belief that Mone should be expelled from the House of Lords.

Mone's Status in the House of Lords

Mone, who was appointed to the House of Lords in 2015, is currently on a leave of absence. While the Conservative Party has previously stated that she lost the Tory whip, a House of Lords spokesman confirmed that her leave of absence does not affect her party membership or whip status.

Overall, the PPE scandal continues to unfold, with Mone's criticism of Rishi Sunak and calls for accountability adding to the controversy surrounding the deal.