Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, said the investigation was proof an enhanced independent process for assessing ministerial standards "is working". On BBC Breakfast, Jones argued the investigation "happened very quickly, and the process has been followed properly - that's good for government".

The Treasury minister is under pressure over her use of homes that were reportedly gifted to her but has denied any wrongdoing

How would Sir Keir Starmer have reacted in opposition, had a Conservative government appointed as its anti-graft minister someone whose ties to a corrupt and brutal overseas regime were subject to intense scrutiny?