Lib Dems urge probe into Trump golf course lobbying claims

The Liberal Democrats have called for an investigation into allegations of lobbying surrounding former US President Donald Trump's golf course in Scotland. Calum Miller, the party's foreign affairs spokesman, has urged the UK government to refer itself to the newly established Ethics and Integrity Commission over the matter. The claims suggest that the government may have intervened to assist Trump's golf course project in Aberdeenshire, which faced local opposition. Miller argues that this could amount to a breach of the ministerial code and warrants a thorough investigation. The Ethics and Integrity Commission was created earlier this year to oversee the conduct of public officials and investigate potential conflicts of interest. The Liberal Democrats believe that a probe into the alleged lobbying surrounding the Trump golf course project is necessary to uphold transparency and accountability in government decision-making.