Britain: New trouble for Sunak, minister accused of giving 'VIP access' to father-in-law's company Infosys

“Be assured that the FTA will create new opportunities and investor-friendly policies to support trade growth,” stated one of many factors outlined in Johnson's briefing notes. Forward of Sunak's go to to India for the G20 summit in September final 12 months, commerce consultants and MPs had raised considerations alleging that Infosys would profit financially from a post-Brexit commerce deal.

Infosys, which is among the largest buyers in Johnson's Somerset Capital, was “reassured” by the minister, who stated: “We value the relationship with Infosys and will continue to engage at the ministerial level upon our request.” Describing the uncovered paperwork as “damaging”, the opposition Labor Party stated the federal government confronted critical inquiries to reply about giving “VIP access” to a enterprise so personally near Sunak and the Liberal Democrats. Demanded full transparency.