The Court of Appeal is examining a loan deal amounting to £140 million that was granted by the mayor to Manchester developers. During the proceedings, it was stated that the mayor was aware of inconsistencies in the viability reports submitted by the developer.
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Court of Appeal reviews £140 million loan deal involving Manchester developers and mayor
The Court of Appeal is reviewing a loan deal of £140 million involving Manchester developers, with claims that the mayor was informed of inconsistencies in the viability reports. The legality of the loan is under scrutiny.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'fresh scrutiny'
- ✕ loaded language: ''obviously' unlawful'
- ✕ loaded language: ''aware''
- ✕ loaded language: ''inconsistent''
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ editorializing: fresh scrutiny
- ✕ vague attribution: the Court of Appeal was told
- ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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Burnham facing fresh scrutiny as country's second-highest court hears his £140m loan deal for Manchester developers was 'obviously' unlawful
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Court of Appeal reviews £140 million loan deal involving Manchester developers and mayor
