Karl Turner MP, Labour’s Shadow Solicitor General, responding to fresh revelations about Grant Shapps in tomorrow’s Guardian newspaper, said:

“It beggars belief that the Chairman of the Conservative Party went on live radio just three weeks ago and stated three times that he was not doing business as Michael Green while he was an MP, when new reports and audio tonight show quite clearly that he did.

“It seems that Mr Shapps’ repeated denials, which were not in the heat of the moment but also included a calculated decision to instruct solicitors, were contrary to the facts. He also appears to have threatened legal action on the basis of this.

“David Cameron must now order an immediate inquiry into Mr Shapps’ conduct and establish all the facts in the interest of the public.”