MPs Say Awarding Big Ben Contract To Firm That Blacklisted Workers Is 'A Scandal'

The government’s decision to award the contract to refurbish Big Ben to a company forced to pay out for blacklisting workers is “a scandal”, MPs say.
Sir Robert McAlpine won the lucrative pre-construction contract, worth £29 million, despite the fact it was one of seven major firms who settled out-of-court after targeting hundreds of construction workers who took part in trade union activities.
The project saw scaffolding put in place around the Elizabeth Tower to prepar