Caroline Voaden

Caroline Voaden

Liberal Democrat — South Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Nolan Principles

Contribution

Forgive me. Whatever the outcome of that case, there will be many people outside this place who have questions about £5 million passing quietly to a politician. Integrity means not placing ourselves under obligation to those who might seek to influence us. The public are entitled to ask what would be expected in return for a sum of money on that scale, and whether it is merely a gift. Let us take the situation of the former ambassador to the United States of America—a man with a long history of controversy.

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