UK's coronavirus vaccine taskforce chief faces questions over biotech fund

Report claims Kate Bingham ’s venture capital firm has invested in companies developing Covid-19 antibody cocktailsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe head of the government ’s vaccine taskforce faces fresh questions after it emerged she hailed the launch of a biotechnology investment fund in her capacity as managing director of a venture capital firm despite having “stepped away” from the role.Kate Bingham, a venture capitalist married to the Conservative minister Jesse Norman, came under scrutiny this week when Labour asked the cabinet secretary to “undertake an urgent and swift investigation” after it was claimedshe showed US financiers government documents at a $200-a-head conference.Continue reading...
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