Investigation into Labour Donor Waheed Alli's Register of Interests
Labour peer Waheed Alli is under investigation for a potential breach of conduct related to his register of interests. Lord Alli, a media businessman and significant Labour party donor, has faced scrutiny over his declared interests and substantial gifts to Labour leaders. The probe also considers his late registration of a directorship in a British Virgin Islands firm, which he has since rectified.
Labour peer Waheed Alli is under investigation by a parliamentary watchdog for a possible code of conduct breach concerning the registration of his interests.
The inquiry was highlighted on the Lords standards commissioners' website, though it remains unclear if any rules were broken.
A Labour spokesperson stated that Alli will cooperate fully and is confident that all interests have been registered, but declined further comment.
The investigation appears related to clerical issues with Alli's declared interests, not donations.
Alli, a prominent media businessman and Labour party donor valued at £200m, has recently faced scrutiny over substantial gifts given to Labour leaders Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner.
These included clothes, glasses, and temporary use of luxurious properties.
Additional focus emerged from his delayed registration of a directorship in Mac (BVI) Limited in the British Virgin Islands, which was updated after media inquiry.
Alli explained the oversight as unintentional and has since corrected his register to include it as a non-financial interest.
His financial connection involves 'incentive shares' that could yield substantial fees upon certain conditions.