A damning investigation has uncovered a wave of questionable stock trades by UK politicians, raising serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and insider knowledge.
The Westminster Share Flipping Scandal
Analysis of financial records shows multiple MPs and peers engaging in rapid buying and selling of shares in companies directly affected by government policies they help shape. Critics argue this amounts to 'legalised insider trading'.
Most Controversial Cases
- One Conservative MP made £220,000 profit from defence stocks during Ukraine war debates
- A Labour peer tripled investments in pharmaceutical firms during pandemic policy discussions
- Several politicians traded energy shares while serving on relevant select committees
Calls for Reform
Transparency campaigners are demanding:
- A complete ban on individual stock trading by sitting MPs
- Mandatory six-month cooling off periods for all investments
- Real-time publication of all politician share dealings
The revelations come as public trust in politicians hits record lows, with 78% of Britons believing MPs put personal profit before public service.
