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  • For example, during the covid 19 pandemic, rising global demand for PPE led to shortages and a scramble for supplies for NHS workers, because of this, the UL government began awarding PPE contracts under an emergency procedure.
  • Many people wonder why particular suppliers were chosen, they have also accused the government of favouring firms with political connections.
  • For example, after the media exposed the PPE contracts given to supporters of the conservative government, data showed the approval rating of the governments issue on cover more than halved from 72% to 32% in October 2020.