Covid contractors who engaged in dishonest practices should be prepared to face the consequences, according to Rishi Sunak.
Minister's comments come as Tory peer embroiled in PPE scandal
Rishi Sunak's comments come in the wake of allegations surrounding Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband's involvement in a £60 million PPE scandal.
"Completely and utterly wrong"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his disapproval, stating, "If people were trying to take advantage of the system and defraud the taxpayer, that’s completely and utterly wrong."
Baroness Mone denies wrongdoing, faces investigation
Baroness Mone, who denies any wrongdoing, is currently under investigation by the National Crime Agency.
Sunak refuses to discuss specific case
While Rishi Sunak declined to comment on Baroness Mone's case directly, he emphasized the need to pursue individuals who took advantage of the country's difficult circumstances and engaged in illegal activities.
