UK lawmaker for life helped VIP win £24 million PPE Covid contract. The VIP took the money and delivered nothing.
UK lawmaker for life helped VIP win £24 million PPE Covid contract. The VIP took the money and delivered nothing.
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VIP contract introduced by Tory peer left government owed £24m
France: 70 million people. 348 Senators. 5 year mandate. Each French Senator represents a small region of France. Banned from having any second job.
Britain: 70 million people. 831 Lords and Barons. Overwhelming from Southern England. No second-job ban. Several are paid lobbyists. Lifetime job security. Many in their 70s and 80s get paid to show up, have tea and play cards with friends.
France: 70 million people. 348 Senators. 5 year mandate. Each French Senator represents a small region of France. Senators are banned from having any second job in office.
Britain: 70 million people. 831 Lords and Barons. Overwhelming from Southern England. No second-job ban. Several are lobbyists. Lifetime job security. Many in their 70s and 80s get paid just to show up, have tea and play cards with friends.