UK opposition parties are accusing the government of corruption after it blocked the suspension of a Conservative MP.
Owen Paterson had been facing a 30-day ban over repeated breaches of lobbying rules.
Conservative MPs were told to vote instead for an overhaul of the disciplinary system which opposition lawmakers say is a 'stitch up'.
But Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng thinks it's the right move.
IN: 'The fact...
OUT: ...this country.'
TIME: 10 seconds
https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1104standards-kwarteng1.mp3
Owen Paterson had been facing a 30-day ban over repeated breaches of lobbying rules.
Conservative MPs were told to vote instead for an overhaul of the disciplinary system which opposition lawmakers say is a 'stitch up'.
But Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng thinks it's the right move.
IN: 'The fact...
OUT: ...this country.'
TIME: 10 seconds
https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1104standards-kwarteng1.mp3