The MP who received £165,000 from a trade union - BBC Newsnight

John Sweeney reports on Ian Lavery MP who has received £165,000 from a trade union he ran. This is according to a trade union regulator which has released a report into Mr Lavery's actions as general secretary of the NUM Northumberland Area. Mr Lavery, who is the chairman of the Labour Party, denies any wrongdoing. For more information, visit www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41688280
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