Blackburn MP Jack Straw has denied offering his influence in return for thousands of pounds. The former foreign secretary along with Sir Malcolm Rifkind are accused of offering 'cash for access' to s fictitious company in an undercover investigation. Both have referred themselves to Parliament's commissioner for standards
Blackburn MP Jack Straw said his dealings with Senator International were "within parliamentary rules at all times".
The former Foreign Secretary is facing further criticism after claims he accepted a job with a company he privately lobbied for, which won a £75million government contract.
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