MPs have been accused of failing to provide 'sufficient' transparency after a Sky News investigation struggled to uncover basic details about who is behind major donations WestminsterAccounts
The £345,217 of donations that MPM Connect has made since the end of 2019 went to three Labour politicians.
Ms Cooper provided a statement that said it was not to be quoted, but her entry in the register of members' interests says the funding is used to"support my offices". When Sky News went to the office in Hertfordshire, where the company is registered, the receptionist in the building denied any knowledge of MPM Connect.She told Sky News she did not recognise the names of the two directors.Mr Hearn and MPM Connect were approached for comment, but no response has so far been received.
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