NEWS STORY : Guardian Newspaper Alleges Rishi Sunak Involved in £4 Billion of Covid Contracts to Innova Medical
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The Guardian newspaper has alleged that Rishi Sunak, the current Prime Minister, assisted Innova Medical to secure £4 billion of contracts during Covid, whilst rejecting other companies who could have supplied similar medical items.
The Guardian noted:
“In a storm of claims and counter-claims, Innova’s boss, Charles Huang, is accused by former associates of “squandering” or moving $1bn of those profits, spending lavishly on luxury aircraft, an $18m house in Los Angeles and “homes for his mistresses”. The previously little-known Chinese-American businessman’s fortune was transformed by the British taxpayer through 11 government contracts worth approximately £4.3bn for lateral flow tests (LFTs) made in China and sold by Innova. The government fast-tracked the company after its British representatives sent a direct email to Dominic Cummings, the chief adviser to the then prime minister, Boris Johnson, in July 2020. And, a Guardian investigation has found, the fast-tracking of Innova was supported by the then chancellor Rishi Sunak’s team at the Treasury.”
Innova Medical Group is a global health innovator specialising in rapid diagnostic tests and medical devices. They gained recognition for their significant contribution to COVID-19 testing, delivering millions of rapid antigen test kits worldwide. Innova is committed to advancing global health outcomes through innovative solutions in screening, testing, and diagnostics for a wide range of health conditions. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California, and has operations in multiple countries. Dr. Charles Huang is the founder and chairman of Pasaca Capital Inc., the parent company of Innova Medical Group. A controversial figure, he’s a global entrepreneur and philanthropist who was noted for his leadership in developing rapid COVID-19 tests during the pandemic.
When asked about the allegations, Downing Street said in a statement:
“We have always said there are lessons to be learned from the pandemic and we are committed to learning from the Covid inquiry’s findings which will play a key role in informing the government’s planning and preparations for the future. While the inquiry is ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment.”
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