What happened on 1st July 2023 - with your comments in the Web
On Saturday, Mohamed Amersi, a multi-millionaire Tory donor who backed Boris Johnson’s leadership campaign was accused of ‘attempted blackmail, bribery, corruption and dirty money’ in a Commons debate. The allegations were made against telecoms tycoon Mohamed Amersi, who made a fortune in Russia, by former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis using parliamentary privilege.He also launched an astonishing attack on top British law firms, calling for them to be “punished” for “a litany of tactics designed to cover up corruption”. He claimed solicitors such as Carter Ruck, who represent Mr Amersi, were “aiding legal intimidation by dishonest and dishonourable” oligarchs and others. Mr Amersi reacted furiously, accusing Mr Davis of being a ‘liar, coward and a bully’ – and demanded he retract his allegations. Mr Davis demanded fresh action to curb the legal ploy of “lawfare” involving Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPS), whereby “individuals with deep pock...