Posted 12/31/2023, 1:18:45 PM
Lib Dems Seek Probe into Sunak's Private Talks with Cummings on Policy
- Liberal Democrats call for inquiry into Sunak's undisclosed meetings with Cummings to discuss bringing him back into Downing Street
- Meetings allegedly involved discussions about major policy issues like taxes and the NHS
- Government denies wrongdoing, saying meetings were private discussions about political matters not requiring disclosure
- Revelations fuel criticisms about Sunak's honesty and transparency as well as tensions with Tory MPs
- Raises questions about Sunak seeking direction from controversial figures rather than new ideas