Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband Douglas Barrowman reportedly spent £2 million on a wedding in Morocco, according to leaked documents. The couple, who own a luxury superyacht named Lady M, have faced scrutiny over their financial links to PPE Medpro, a company that secured £203 million in government contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The documents indicate that Barrowman received at least £65 million in profits from PPE Medpro and transferred £29 million to an offshore trust benefiting Mone and her adult children. The couple had previously denied any involvement with the company, but the leaked records suggest otherwise.
Mone, known for her lingerie brand Ultimo and her Instagram posts showcasing a lavish lifestyle, posted about her 'rewarding' business during the pandemic. The Guardian's investigation has revealed the extent of the couple's financial gains from the PPE contracts, which were awarded via the government's VIP lane for politically connected individuals.
Lawyers for Mone and Barrowman have declined to comment on the new disclosures, citing an ongoing investigation. The couple's wedding in Morocco, held during the pandemic, has drawn criticism given the context of their alleged profiteering from public health contracts.
