Newly released emails highlight Labour peer David Evans' efforts to involve housing minister Sharon Taylor as a keynote speaker at a commercial event in Parliament. This follows recent investigations into Evans' potential breaches of conduct linked to hosting similar commercial events for his son's company, which charges up to £25,000 for sponsorship. After being approached by the Guardian, Taylor withdrew from participating, while Evans continues to assert that he did not breach the Lords' code or gain personal benefits.
Evans wrote urging Taylor's participation, saying it was a prestigious event focused on housing, involving key construction and development companies vital for government housing targets.
Emails obtained show Evans arranging for Taylor to be the keynote speaker, emphasizing the event's importance for achieving ambitious housing goals set by the government.
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