Michelle Mone Faces £122m PPE Gown Scandal, Company Enters Administration

Michelle Mone, a member of the House of Lords and lingerie entrepreneur, is embroiled in a scandal involving PPE Medpro, a company linked to her and her husband Doug Barrowman, which was ordered to repay nearly £122 million for supplying unusable surgical gowns to the NHS during the Covid pandemic. Despite initially denying involvement, court findings reveal Mone as the key figure pressuring officials to approve the contract, highlighting her role in misrepresenting the company's experience and credibility. This scandal has led to asset freezes on the couple's extensive luxury holdings, including multiple homes, a yacht, and a private jet, amid ongoing National Crime Agency investigations. Mone's public persona of gratitude towards the NHS contrasts sharply with the court's judgment and public outrage, leading to calls for her resignation from the House of Lords. Critics emphasize her pattern of self-promotion and disregard for truth, with some describing her actions as ruthless and self-centered. The PPE Medpro case underscores broader concerns about government procurement and accountability during the pandemic.