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All the news from Westminster, where there are angry exchanges over tax avoidance after revelations about HSBC, and action is urged over access to sports venues. With Sean Curran.

Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster where the Government comes under pressure over leaked documents from HSBC which show how the bank helped customers avoid millions of pounds in tax.

Labour demands to know why only one UK citizen has been prosecuted and criticises the appointment of the then boss of HSBC, Lord Green, as a minister.

The Government insists it did take action to recoup millions in tax and defends Lord Green.
Peers call on sports clubs - especially football's Premier League - to improve access for disabled sports fans.

And MPs raise concerns over police budgets.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Feb 2015 08:31

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