Key facts
- Evidence may lead the Metropolitan Police to widen their probe.
- The probe concerns alleged efforts to influence a Cabinet reshuffle.
- Messages between a former ambassador and a political aide are expected to be released.
The Metropolitan Police may broaden their investigation into alleged attempts to influence a Cabinet reshuffle, following the emergence of new evidence. Reports suggest that messages exchanged between a disgraced former ambassador to the US and Morgan McSweeney, a former chief of staff to Keir Starmer, are expected to be released. This information could provide further grounds for the Met to expand their probe into the matter.