Government sues PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone

PPE Medpro vows to ‘rigorously defend’ itself ahead of High Court proceedings

Tory peer Michelle Mone has taken leave of absence over controversy (PA)

Rishi Sunak’s government has issued civil legal proceedings against PPE Medpro in a row over the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid crisis.

The company has been at the centre of a political storm, with peer Baroness Michelle Mone taking a leave of absence from the Lords following allegations linking her to PPE Medpro profits.

The government’s lawsuit relates to the contract price of medical gowns – reported to be around £122m – plus estimated storage and disposal costs, The Independent understands.