A TOP Labour MP was today facing a lobbying probe by Westminster’s sleaze-buster.
Alex Davies-Jones, the shadow culture minister, is under investigation by the standard’s commissioner.
Alex Davies-Jones is facing a lobbying probe
Breaching the strict rules around lobbying can result in a suspension from the Commons.
The ally of Sir Keir Starmer allegedly breached “paid advocacy” rules in the MP code of conduct.
New Parliament’s ethics chief Daniel Greenberg launched the probe this afternoon.
The Welsh MP declined to comment when approached by the Sun.
An MP using their position to lobby for an outside company – from which they benefit – is against the rules.
The offence is what saw Owen Paterson blasted and ultimately resign from Parliament.
