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Jul 2023
20m 33s

PwC and the problem with political donat...

The Guardian
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With multiple parliamentary inquiries and a criminal investigation under way, the fallout over the PwC tax scandal continues. As part of the consulting firm’s attempts to rebuild its reputation, PwC has announced it will cease donations to political parties, but some parliamentarians say this doesn’t go far enough – calling on the government to impose a blan ... Show More
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