“The Sec services require warrants, obviously, to do some of that. But I think essentially, looking at comms, looking at travel, looking at financial transfers is the heart of this problem. And if we’re going to get to the bottom of it, certainly the govt should be doing those things in terms of the instigators. Now, whether #Farage in the end is defined as an instigator of this, I don’t know."

B4 possible co-conspirators signing warrants, #ToryOCG, made it impossible.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/aug/11/far-right-disorder-had-clear-russian-involvement-says-ex-mi6-spy?CMP=share_btn_url

Far-right disorder had ‘clear’ Russian involvement, says ex-MI6 spy

Christopher Steele says officials will ‘look very carefully’ at online instigators such as Tommy Robinson

The Guardian

Read 'em and weep!

The Mirror has compiled a scandalous 'Tory charge sheet', including 120 examples of Tory sleaze, law-breaking, Government incompetence, reckless spending of taxpayers' money, and endless gaffes - all since the 2019 election. Boris Johnson returned last night in a surprise appearance at a Tory rally, as Mr Sunak desperately tried to avert wipeout at the polls. #ToryOCG #ToryScum #VoteTactically

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/tory-charge-sheet-120-scandals-32926574

Tory 'charge sheet' - 120 scandals and gaffes as Labour vows to 'stop the chaos'

The Conservatives' 'charge sheet' compiled by the Mirror includes a string of scandals from Prime Ministers, Government ministers, and Tory MPs since the 2019 General Election

The Mirror

"Investigations must pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry. In serious economic crime these lines of enquiry can be incredibly complex, from worldwide financial tracing exercises to the need to examine large volumes of digital material. These complex cases take time to ensure a thorough, independent & objective investigation.”

Translation: We're waiting for regime change, or we have to go to Ministers who may also members of the OGC for warrants. #ToryOCG

https://www.thetimes.com/article/5d6333f5-3365-4f83-9ec6-627ecb15e6d3?shareToken=e409162fe91c5a222adf0ce47bc1044e

Michelle Mone: five suspects questioned as PPE case reaches China

The National Crime Agency in investigating PPE Medpro — run by the Tory peer’s husband — which held contracts to make masks

The Sunday Times
Boris Johnson in battle for political future amid fresh evidence he misled MPs

Privileges committee document intended to help ex-PM prepare for questioning contains wealth of new information

The Guardian
With #johnsonthetraitor & the #Tory right threatening to disrupt the #NIprotocol deal, #Starmer told the Observer he was taking the extraordinary step of offering his party’s support in any parliamentary vote on the agreement, enabling #Sunak to stop “scrambling around to appease an intransigent rump of his own backbenchers..source close to Johnson said it was his view that “it would be a great mistake to drop the #NIprotocolBill ”. #ergcoup #ToryOCG
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/feb/18/boris-johnson-threatens-rishi-sunaks-bid-to-end-deadlock-over-brexit
Boris Johnson threatens Rishi Sunak’s bid to end deadlock over Brexit

Ex-PM will fight to save Northern Ireland protocol bill – while Labour vows to support No 10 if it can reach deal with EU

The Guardian

#England hospitals have been hit by 100s of #sewage leaks, records detailing patients slipping on water & ceiling tiles falling down have revealed.

Figures from 55 #NHS trusts show that in the past 12 months, there have been 456 sewage leaks in England’s hospitals. #corrupttoriesunfittogovern #toriesout #nhssos #ToryOCG

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/england-government-nhs-patients-ed-davey-b2284160.html

#ToryLiars building 40 new #hospitals coz "We send the EU £350 million a week let's fund our NHS instead"

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19426977.boris-johnson-says-350m-brexit-bus-figure-underestimation/

Sewage warning casts shadow over England’s hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospital recorded the most leaks with 105, figures show.

The Independent

Surprise!

#BBC Chairman Richard #Sharp sat on one of the #BoE key financial watchdogs while potentially making millions from conflicting business interests, Byline Times can reveal. "Not only would it signpost where opportunities are likely to be found it would give insights into how to set the cost of non-bank debt.” No suggestion of wrongdoing, mind. #corrupttorybastards #ToryOCG

We know they're bent but becoming inured to it plays into their dirty hands

https://bylinesapp.uk/pwa/article.php?sid=1&aid=503726&ssid=1

Article

"involved in the facilitation of a loan to the then-prime minister while at the same time applying for a job that was in that same person's gift" & failure to disclose this to the committee undermined confidence in public appointments process.

So why not ask for his resignation? Grateful for small mercies, #LadyHawHawKuensberg got round to reporting the committee's findings.

#corrupttorybastards #ToryOCG #accountabilitymatters #freepress #bbcnotfitforpurpose

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64616429

Richard Sharp: Pressure grows on BBC chairman after critical report

Richard Sharp's position is "extremely difficult" following MPs' report, says SNP's John Nicolson.

BBC News

#Sharp’s hopes of surviving the scandal appeared doomed after a Commons committee branded him guilty of “significant errors of judgement” by failing to declare his role in facilitating an £800,000 loan for #JohnsonTheLiar Report stopped short of asking him to resign. #ffs Why?

Can't seriously expect the bent tawt to resign?

#bbcnotfitforpurpose #bbccompromised #boycottvlicence #corrupttorybastards #ToryOCG

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bbc-richard-sharp-boris-johnson-loan-b2280409.html

BBC boss in ‘Cash for Boris’ row guilty of hiding his role, says inquiry

Commons investigation accuses Richard Sharp of damaging trust in corporation with ‘significant errors of judgement’

The Independent

#Sharp insisted his involvement in securing the loan, via friend & multi-millionaire #Blyth, was entirely above board & an example of good governance. In reality, it was the complete opposite.

"There are rules in this country, and these rules exist for a good reason”, BBC Chairman Sharp gaslighted MPs today as he defended his decision to help arrange a huge loan for #johnsonthetraitor , same time as seeking top job at the #bbc.
#corrupttorybastards #ToryOCG

https://bylinetimes.com/2023/02/07/the-boris-johnson-loan-scandal-shows-how-cronyism-corrupts-public-life/?fbclid=IwAR29KEghbyzPVg2T7VgDM9diBI-efSXXjxwK37gfIhF62QFnlVqlWNOP5RQ

‘The Boris Johnson Loan Scandal Shows how Cronyism Corrupts Public Life’ – Byline Times

BBC Chairman Richard Sharp's help in arranging a loan for Boris Johnson shows how cronyism corrupts public life in the UK.

Byline Times