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Warsi given clean chit!

Conservative Party Co-chairperson Baroness Warsi has been cleared of any serious breach of the ministerial code over an official trip to Pakistan, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The prime minister’s adviser found she was guilty of only a “minor” breach for failing to declare she had been accompanied by her business partner. Lady Warsi, who has apologised to David Cameron, said it was time to “move on”. She is still facing a separate probe by a parliamentary watchdog over her claim for an accommodation allowance. In a statement Lady Warsi said: “I have always maintained that I have never misused my ministerial office for personal or financial gain. The allegations on this matter were untrue and unsubstantiated, and I am pleased that Sir Alex Allan’s [Mr Cameron’s ministerial code adviser] report has confirmed that. “The last month has been a difficult time for me and my family and I am pleased I can now move on from this period and get on with the job that I am privileged to do.” Cameron said he was satisfied with the report by Sir Alex which had found that Lady Warsi did not at any point use her office for personal financial gain.

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