Introduction to investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan, who authored a report on Rishi Sunak's wife's stake in Infosys.

• Peter Geoghegan wrote an article for the Sunday Mirror on dark money and politics.
• The report is an exclusive piece regarding Rishi Sunak's wife and her family's involvement with Infosys.
• Peter is introduced as the guest on the show to discuss his findings.

Peter Geoghegan explains Infosys's global presence and Rishi Sunak's wife's significant shareholding in the firm.

• Infosys is a global IT firm founded by Rishi Sunak's father-in-law, an Indian billionaire.
• Rishi Sunak's wife owns around three million shares in Infosys, valued over 600 million pounds.

Discussion on Infosys's role in government contracts and the implications of framework agreements.

• Infosys has been winning an increasing number of government contracts over the years.
• The firm has been put on two major framework agreements, which could lead to future public sector contracts.
• Since 2020, Infosys has won public contracts worth approximately 47 million pounds in the UK.

The segment delves into tax implications of dividend payments and the lack of requirement for Sunak to declare these interests.

• Rishi Sunak's wife previously claimed non-dom status on dividend payments, legally avoiding higher taxes.
• Sunak defended his wife's tax status but public interest concerns have been raised regarding his non-disclosure of her shareholdings.

Peter Geoghegan emphasizes the significance of political connections in procurement contracts and the impact on shareholders.

• Significant dividend payments to Rishi Sunak's wife raise questions about the declaration of interests in parliament.
• The discussion points out the potential influence of government contracts on a company's share value.
• There is a broader issue of how procurement companies often have higher margins and lower oversight in government contracts.

The conversation continues on how framework agreements streamline government procurement and affect company valuations.

• Once on a framework agreement, companies like Infosys can be directly awarded contracts without competition.
• This can lead to a self-fulfilling cycle of increased government work and rising share values for the company.

The discussion concludes with the historical partnership between Infosys and Fujitsu, and its relevance to current government contract practices.

• The long-standing global partnership between Infosys and Fujitsu presents an interesting point of connection.
• The segment ends with an encouragement for Peter Geoghegan to continue his investigative work.