Continuing the discussion from Matt Hancock acted 'unlawfully' over pandemic contracts:
Alex Bourne denied allegations he had won work because of a WhatsApp message to then health secretary Matt Hancock. cronyism
Claims first surfaced in November 2020 when The Guardian reported the exchange between Mr Bourne and Mr Hancock, which took place the previous March.
Mr Bourne told the BBC: “I know I’ve done nothing wrong.”
Speaking to the BBC, former army officer Mr Bourne said he was offering to help during a time of national crisis when the government was mobilising industry to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies.
Well, he would say that, wouldn’t he … 