THE GUARDIAN 🔵 Labour peer Waheed Alli under Lords investigation

The Labour peer Waheed Alli is under investigation by the Lords’ commissioner over “alleged non-registration of interests”, leading to a possible finding of breach of the members’ code of conduct.

According to an update published on parliament’s website on Wednesday, Lord Alli is being investigated by the Lords’ commissioner for “alleged non-registration of interests leading to potential breaches of paragraphs 14(a) and 17 of the thirteenth edition of the code of conduct”.

These rules relate to making clear what the interests are that might be reasonably thought to influence a member’s parliamentary actions, and ensuring entries are up to date.

The news comes after a backlash over tens of thousands of pounds worth of gifts accepted by the prime minister from the peer, who is a significant party donor.

More details soon …