Damning government spending report findings “the tip of the iceberg”
The report found £10.5 billion contracts were awarded without any competition process, with a "high-priority lane established for firms referred by officials, MPs and peers.
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Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The report found £10.5 billion contracts were awarded without any competition process, with a "high-priority lane established for firms referred by officials, MPs and peers.
The decision has been described as a huge climbdown from the leadership and a victory for the left.
The news prompted one Twitter user to record a cover of Parton’s hit single Jolene, replacing the famous lyric with the words “vaccine, vaccine, vacci-ine”.
"Remember this when they tell us there is no money for a pay rise for the NHS staff who have risked their lives and are struggling to pay their bills this winter."
Why is no one talking about the impact of immigration rules on the UK's fishing fleet?
Some in the Cabinet believe the quality of the deal being offered is so poor that the ramifications will be much like a no deal.
The housing secretary was back on the show after a six month hiatus.
Imagine if all children were on an equal playing field. Imagine if we all started at the line equal instead of 20 yards behind. Imagine children waking up believing that their dreams could come true. Imagine what that belief could do for the future of this country...
The Prime Minister reportedly told Conservative MPs devolution had been ‘Tony Blair’s biggest mistake’.
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