Facts first. Parties second.
3 articles
PPE procurement
A logistics firm pocketed £1.4bn in Covid contracts via political referrals, shipping unusable PPE without inspections and wasting £3.3bn in public funds overall. This reveals procurement voids that prioritize speed and connections over safeguards.
Political Donations
New research reveals that companies donating to political parties in the UK are consistently awarded government contracts worth billions, regardless of which party is in power. This analysis explores how Britain's procurement system effectively converts political donations into preferential access, undermining meritocracy and public trust in government spending.
PPE Medpro
David Conn's investigation into the PPE Medpro scandal reveals how Britain's institutions have been structured to ensure that certain individuals can profit from public money without facing consequences. The recent high court judgment ordering PPE Medpro to repay £122 million for defective medical gowns highlights a system where winning in court often means losing money for taxpayers.