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UK government minister hides leading role with hard Brexit group

Exclusive: Steve Baker accused of playing "fast and loose" with ministerial rules after openDemocracy investigation finds Brexit minister had undisclosed meetings with European Research Group

By Peter Geoghegan, James Cusick and Jenna Corderoy
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Brexit Minister Steve Baker at an annual 'weighing in' ceremony in High Wycombe

Brexit Minister Steve Baker at an annual 'weighing in' ceremony in High Wycombe, 2013. Image: Steve Baker (CC-BY-2.0)

The Cabinet Secretary has been asked to investigate the conduct of Brexit minister, Steve Baker, after an openDemocracy investigation revealed that he had undisclosed meetings with the European Research Group, an influential group of Conservative MPs who want a hard, no-deal exit from the European Union.

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