Paul Maynard

Born in Crewe, Cheshire, Maynard was left with cerebral palsy and a speech defect when he was strangled by the umbilical cord at birth. At the age of 22 he developed epilepsy, meaning he needs to be teetotal to avoid having seizures.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/mps-pulled-faces-at-me-quite-clearly-i-needed-roughing-up-zrbr03pnlxz|title='MPs pulled faces at me. Quite clearly, I needed roughing up|work=The Times|date=5 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052830/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mps-pulled-faces-at-me-quite-clearly-i-needed-roughing-up-zrbr03pnlxz|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}}{{cite news|last=Mulholland|first=Hélène|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2011/feb/08/charity-anger-mps-paul-maynard-disability|title=Charity voices anger after MPs 'mocked Tory with disability'|work=The Guardian|date=8 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428142421/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2011/feb/08/charity-anger-mps-paul-maynard-disability|archive-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}} He attended a special needs school between the ages of three and five before transferring to mainstream education.{{cite news|last=Dunning|first=Jeremy|url=http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2010/07/01/paul-maynard-mp-life-with-cerebral-palsy-and-epilepsy/|title=Paul Maynard MP: life with cerebral palsy and epilepsy|work=Community Care|date=1 July 2010|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428051713/http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2010/07/01/paul-maynard-mp-life-with-cerebral-palsy-and-epilepsy/|archive-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}

He attended St Ambrose College, a grammar school based in Altrincham, and went on to obtain a first class history degree at University College, Oxford. Maynard was a reader at his local church and was also a governor at his local Catholic primary school.{{cite web|title=Paul Maynard|url=http://www.conservatives.com/People/Members_of_Parliament/Maynard_Paul.aspx|publisher=Conservative Party|access-date=8 May 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518115939/http://www.conservatives.com/People/Members_of_Parliament/Maynard_Paul.aspx|archive-date=18 May 2010|df=dmy-all}}

After leaving university, Maynard worked as an adviser to the Conservative MP Liam Fox and as a speechwriter for William Hague – the Conservative MP and Leader of the Opposition. On 7 December 2000, he stood unsuccessfully as the Conservative candidate in a by-election in the Custom House and Silvertown ward of Newham London Borough Council.

He came fourth when he stood unsuccessfully as the Conservative candidate in the Beckton ward of Newham Council on the 29 March 2001 and subsequently failed to get elected as a councillor on the Custom House ward of Newham Council on 2 May 2002.{{cite web|url=https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londondatastore-upload/London-Borough-Council-Elections-2002.pdf|title=London Borough Council Elections|publisher=Greater London Authority|access-date=6 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220026/https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londondatastore-upload/London-Borough-Council-Elections-2002.pdf|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=live}} He unsuccessfully stood as the Conservative candidate for Twickenham in the 2005 general election, finishing second with 32.4% of the vote and a 2% swing to the Liberal Democrats.{{cite news|title=Twickenham|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/constituency/1383/twickenham|publisher=Guardian News and Media|work= The Guardian|access-date=12 May 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924232642/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/constituency/1383/twickenham |archive-date=24 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}

Maynard was selected from the 'A List' for Blackpool North and Cleveleys in December 2006, having been on the Conservative A-List{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/david%2Bcameronaposs%2Ba%2Blist%2Bmps/3640687.html|title=David Cameron's A list MPs|work=Channel 4 News|date=8 May 2010|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814025623/http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/david+cameronaposs+a+list+mps/3640687.html|archive-date=14 August 2016|df=dmy-all}} and moved to the constituency to live. Maynard was elected to the House of Commons in the 2010 general election with a majority of 2,150.{{cite news|title=Election 2010 – Blackpool North & Cleveleys|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/election2010/results/constituency/a43.stm|publisher=BBC News|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905001210/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/election2010/results/constituency/a43.stm|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=live}} He was the second person who has cerebral palsy to become a British MP; Conservative Terry Dicks was the first.{{cite news|last=Rentoul|first=John|title=Unaccustomed as they are....|date=6 June 2010|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/john-rentoul/john-rentoul-unaccustomed-as-they-are-1992473.html|access-date=16 June 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100609133334/http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/john-rentoul/john-rentoul-unaccustomed-as-they-are-1992473.html|archive-date=9 June 2010|df=dmy-all|work=The Independent|publisher=ESI Media}}

In February 2011, Maynard told The Times about the abuse he suffered from Labour MPs, who had mocked his disability during a Commons debate on the abolition of the Child Trust Fund on 26 October 2010.{{cite news|last1=Asthana|first1=Anushka|last2=Bloch|first2=Sarah|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-treatment-of-disabled-mp-made-me-feel-sick-says-equalities-chief-c7p6v9ff58l|title=Labour treatment of disabled MP 'made me feel sick', says Equalities chief|work=The Times|date=6 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428053000/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/labour-treatment-of-disabled-mp-made-me-feel-sick-says-equalities-chief-c7p6v9ff58l|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}} Various Labour Party sources confirmed that such behaviour was unacceptable{{cite news|last=Asthana|first=Anushka|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-treatment-of-disabled-mp-made-me-feel-sick-says-equalities-chief-c7p6v9ff58l|title=Labour treatment of disabled MP 'made me feel sick', says Equalities chief|work=The Times|date=6 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428053000/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/labour-treatment-of-disabled-mp-made-me-feel-sick-says-equalities-chief-c7p6v9ff58l|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}} and Rosie Winterton, the Labour chief whip, and her deputy Alan Campbell were reported to have spoken to MPs about the incident shortly afterwards.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/speaker-takes-no-action-over-mocking-of-disabled-mp-cfccjsf2tzb|title=Speaker takes no action over mocking of disabled MP|work=The Times|date=8 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052652/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/speaker-takes-no-action-over-mocking-of-disabled-mp-cfccjsf2tzb|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}{{subscription required}} A few days after Maynard's Times interview, John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons, issued a written statement warning MPs that such abuse was unacceptable. It was reported he had known about the incident for more than three months before speaking to Maynard.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/speaker-urged-to-act-over-disabled-mp-abuse-kv98pgxrtxr|title=Speaker urged to act over disabled MP abuse|work=The Times|date=7 February 2011|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052938/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/speaker-urged-to-act-over-disabled-mp-abuse-kv98pgxrtxr|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/2011/feb/07/politics-live-blog|title=Politics live blog – Monday 7 February|publisher=Guardian News and Media|work= The Guardian|access-date=18 February 2011|first=Andrew|last=Sparrow|date=7 February 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001001222/http://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/2011/feb/07/politics-live-blog|archive-date=1 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}

In October 2013, Maynard stated 'In Canada you have people going to food banks every week and it can become a habit. But there is more government can do.' Following criticism from a number of charities, Maynard apologised for causing offence.{{cite news|title=Tory MP Paul Maynard suggests food banks could become a 'habit' for people in poverty|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/tory-mp-paul-maynard-suggests-food-banks-could-become-a-habit-for-people-in-poverty-8855762.html|publisher=ESI Media|work=The Independent|access-date=9 May 2018|date=3 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510055236/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/tory-mp-paul-maynard-suggests-food-banks-could-become-a-habit-for-people-in-poverty-8855762.html|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Maynard retreats from 'extremists' comments|url=https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/maynard-retreats-from-extremists-comments/|publisher=Disability News Service|access-date=9 May 2018|date=19 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023113735/http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/maynard-retreats-from-extremists-comments/|archive-date=23 October 2016|url-status=live}}

In 2014, he was featured in media coverage of the continuing high costs of the parliamentary expenses system, with his name included in a group of Conservative MPs with high claims for First Class rail travel.{{cite news|title=Carry On Claiming: MPs' £4.5m Expenses|url=https://news.sky.com/story/carry-on-claiming-mps-45m-expenses-10422013|publisher=Sky News|access-date=9 May 2018|date=9 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051657/https://news.sky.com/story/carry-on-claiming-mps-45m-expenses-10422013|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=live}}

A donation, not thought to break parliamentary rules, was made to Maynard's constituency party before his appointment as an advisor to then Energy secretary Amber Rudd following the 2015 general election. He declared a £5,000 donation to his constituency party in the register of members' interests from Addison Projects in March 2015. Addison PLC is an engineering company based in his constituency near to an intended drill site of the Cuadrilla company.{{cite news|last1=Milmo|first1=Cahal|last2=McSmith|first2=Andy|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fracking-energy-secretarys-advisor-received-5000-election-donation-from-company-set-to-benefit-from-10351457.html|title=Fracking: Energy Secretary's advisor received £5,000 election donation from company set to benefit from controversial technique|work=The Independent|date=28 June 2015|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052520/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fracking-energy-secretarys-advisor-received-5000-election-donation-from-company-set-to-benefit-from-10351457.html|archive-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}} In October 2015, in place of a normal debate in the Commons, it emerged that Maynard was a member of a committee of MPs to vote and debate on proposals to allow drilling for shale gas (or fracking) under protected areas, such as national parks, to the disapproval of the Labour opposition and anti-fracking activists.{{cite news|last=Mason|first=Rowena|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/27/ministers-accused-of-trying-to-sneak-through-new-fracking-rules|title=Ministers accused of trying to sneak through new fracking rules|publisher=Guardian News and Media|work= The Guardian|date=27 October 2015|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428052249/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/27/ministers-accused-of-trying-to-sneak-through-new-fracking-rules|archive-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}

Maynard voted against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/02/05/more-conservative-mps-voted-against-same-sex-marriage-than-for-it/|title=More Conservative MPs voted against same-sex marriage than for it|work=Pink News|date=5 February 2013|access-date=27 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427145120/http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/02/05/more-conservative-mps-voted-against-same-sex-marriage-than-for-it/|archive-date=27 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}

In the 2015 General Election, Maynard was returned as MP for his seat, with an increased majority of 3,340. Results elsewhere left Maynard as one of only two self-identified disabled MPs.{{cite news|title= New parliament sees number of disabled MPs plunge|url= https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-parliament-sees-number-of-disabled-mps-plunge/|access-date= 6 May 2018|date= 15 May 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190913152315/https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-parliament-sees-number-of-disabled-mps-plunge/|archive-date= 13 September 2019|url-status= live}}

Maynard supported the UK leaving the European Union prior to the 2016 referendum.{{cite news|last1=Goodenough|first1=Tom|title=Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn't and who is still on the fence?|url=http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/02/which-tory-mps-back-brexit-who-doesnt-and-who-is-still-on-the-fence/|access-date=11 October 2016|work=The Spectator|date=16 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203120144/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/02/which-tory-mps-back-brexit-who-doesnt-and-who-is-still-on-the-fence/|archive-date=3 February 2017|url-status=live}}

In July 2016, new Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Maynard to replace Claire Perry as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Transport. He had responsibility for major rail projects, rail safety and security, passenger services, transport funding, accessibility, and rail fares and ticketing.{{cite news |url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-mp-given-top-government-job-1-8018418 |title=Blackpool MP given top government job |work=Blackpool Gazette |date=17 July 2016 |access-date=19 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024103135/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-mp-given-top-government-job-1-8018418 |archive-date=24 October 2016 |df=dmy-all }} He faced criticism due to unresolved industrial action, and consequent major service disruption, on the Southern (Govia Thameslink Railway) line.{{cite web |last=Francis |first=Paul |url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/minister-condemned-after-months-of-116899/ |title=Southern Rail: Minister Paul Maynard criticised after months of strike action on line |work=Kent Online |date=5 December 2016 |access-date=19 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221220344/http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/minister-condemned-after-months-of-116899/ |archive-date=21 December 2016 |df=dmy-all }}

Maynard was again returned as MP in 2017, but with a reduced majority of 2,023. Results elsewhere meant Maynard was one of five self-identified disabled MPs, an increase of three since the previous general election.{{cite news|title= New intake brings number of disabled MPs in Commons to five|url= https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jun/11/new-intake-brings-number-of-disabled-mps-in-commons-to-five|access-date= 6 May 2018|date= 11 June 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050804/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jun/11/new-intake-brings-number-of-disabled-mps-in-commons-to-five|archive-date= 10 May 2018|url-status= live}}

On 9 January 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May made Maynard a Government Whip by awarding him the role of Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury and he ceased working as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Transport.

Maynard has campaigned on a range of issues, such keeping fuel prices low and investment for rebuilding St Mary's Catholic College.{{cite web|url=https://www.conservatives.com/OurTeam/Members-of-Parliament/Maynard-Paul|publisher=Conservative Party|access-date=9 May 2018|title=Paul Maynard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051518/https://www.conservatives.com/OurTeam/Members-of-Parliament/Maynard-Paul|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=live}} He has long been an advocate for disabilities, with active links to the RDA,[http://www.rdanorthwest.org.uk/#!stories/fpgvm RDA Northwest] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710082850/http://www.rdanorthwest.org.uk/ |date=10 July 2016 }} Scope and Trailblazers.{{cite web |url=http://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/news/news/paul-maynard-mp-wins-award-for-work-with-trailblazers/ |title=Paul Maynard MP wins award for work with Trailblazers |publisher=Muscular Dystrophy UK |date=28 June 2012 |access-date=19 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204173449/http://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/news/news/paul-maynard-mp-wins-award-for-work-with-trailblazers/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 |df=dmy-all }} In May 2016, Maynard played an active role in improving accessibility of apprenticeships for people with learning disabilities. Engaging with a task force he produced a list of recommendations to be reviewed by the BIS and DWP for future consideration.{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeships-improving-access-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/paul-maynard-taskforce-recommendations |title=Paul Maynard taskforce recommendations |publisher=GOV.UK |date=11 July 2016 |access-date=19 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425082509/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeships-improving-access-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/paul-maynard-taskforce-recommendations |archive-date=25 April 2017 |df=dmy-all }}

In Parliament, Maynard previously served on the Work and Pensions Committee and Transport Committee.{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/paul-maynard/3926|title=Paul Maynard MP|publisher=UK Government|work=GOV.UK|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051115/https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/paul-maynard/3926|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=live}}

In May 2019, he was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice in the Second May ministry until July 2019. During his time in role he initiated renovation of courts and judiciary sites {{cite web |url= https://www.gov.uk/government/news/15m-extra-government-funding-improves-more-than-200-courts | title=£15m funding for over 450 courts | date=20 June 2019}} and announced the introduction of body worn cameras for bailiffs acting on behalf of the High Court {{cite web | url= https://www.gov.uk/government/news/body-worn-cameras-to-curb-aggressive-bailiffs | title=Gov UK bodyworn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs | language=en | date= 22 July 2019}}

In July 2019, Maynard was named as Aviation Minister. He launched the Airfield Development Fund {{cite web | title=£2 million new funding allocated to support local airfields | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-million-new-funding-allocated-to-support-local-airfields | language=en | date=13 February 2020}}

The December 2019 General Election saw Maynard retain his seat with a majority of 8,596.{{cite web |title=Parliament UK election results |url=https://members.parliament.uk/constituency/3337/election/397}} He stood on a manifesto backing Brexit, investing in the NHS, Police and young people. {{cite web |title=Blackpool Gazette candidates of 2019 GE|url=https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/general-election-2019-these-are-the-five-candidates-looking-for-your-vote-in-blackpool-north-here-is-what-they-are-promising-1329548 |date=2 December 2019}}

In June 2022, he proposed a law to replace the House of Lords with an elected Senate.{{cite web |last1=Maddox |first1=David |title='Wrong for the 21st Century' Tory MP hatches plot to chuck out unelected Remoaner Lords |url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1631584/House-of-lords-plot-Remoaner-peers-abolish-Adonis-justin-welby-conservative-mp-update |website=Express.co.uk |access-date=7 July 2022 |language=en |date=27 June 2022}}

Maynard supported Rishi Sunak in the July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election.{{cite news |last1=Dalton |first1=Jane |title=Instructions from Rishi Sunak to Tory MPs over leadership bid accidentally revealed |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-tory-mps-tweet-leadership-boris-b2119096.html |access-date=10 July 2022 |work=The Independent |date=9 July 2022 |language=en}}

During his time as a backbencher Maynard became Chair of the first ever Cerebral Palsy APPG, {{Cite web |title=Action CP News – Cerebral Palsy APPG| url=https://actioncp.org/first-ever-all-party-paliamentary-group-on-cerebral-palsy/ |date=7 October 2022}} Chair of the Assistive Technology APPG, {{Cite web | title=Parliament UK Register of APPGs |url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/231213/assistive-technology.htm |date=13 December 2023}} Chair of the Penal Affairs APPG {{cite web |title=Parliament UK APPG List | date=17 May 2022}} and was an active member of the Debt and Personal Finance APPG. {{cite web |title=APPG for Debt and Personal Finance |url=http://www.appgdebt.org/members/ |access-date=23 January 2024}} His interest in debt support and limited access to cash machines led him to become a member of the LINK Consumer Council.{{cite web |title=LINK Consumer Council Members |url=https://www.link.co.uk/initiatives/consumer-council/|access-date=23 January 2024}} Maynard donated his earnings from sitting on the Consumer Council to local charities {{cite news |title=MP consultancy fee goes to good causes |url=https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/resort-mp-defends-taking-cash-from-private-firm-with-money-going-to-charity-3450357 |date=9 November 2021}}

In the November 2023 British cabinet reshuffle, he returned to the frontbench as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pensions, succeeding Laura Trott.

In January 2024, following an investigation by The Sunday Times newspaper, Maynard was referred to the parliamentary expenses watchdog after allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for party political material and that he claimed rent from an office used by the local Conservative Party. Maynard claimed £106,000 in printing costs since 2010, the most of any Conservative MP.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-01-10 |title=Minister investigated for spending taxpayer cash on Tory campaigns |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/minister-investigated-for-spending-taxpayer-cash-on-tory-campaigns-nglb3hn9j |access-date=2024-01-10 |work=The Sunday Times |language=en |issn=0140-0460}} The Labour Party chairwoman Anneliese Dodds urged Rishi Sunak to refer the case to the prime minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-01-10 |title=Labour tells Sunak to investigate MP's finances |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/labour-tells-sunak-to-investigate-mps-finances-0br3dzp8n |access-date=2024-01-10 |work=The Times |language=en |issn=0140-0460}}

Maynard lives in Bispham, Blackpool. He is a Catholic.{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Ceridwen|url=http://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/2380/0/fall-in-number-of-catholic-mps-in-the-house-of-commons-ahead-of-landmark-debate-on-assisted-dying|title=Fall in Number of Catholic MPs in the House of Commons Ahead of Landmark Debate on Assisted Dying|work=The Tablet|date=27 August 2015|access-date=17 May 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809041524/http://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/2380/0/fall-in-number-of-catholic-mps-in-the-house-of-commons-ahead-of-landmark-debate-on-assisted-dying|archive-date=9 August 2017|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news |title=Minister investigated for spending taxpayer cash on Tory campaigns |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/minister-investigated-for-spending-taxpayer-cash-on-tory-campaigns-nglb3hn9j |agency=The Times}}

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