MPs condemn Nadine Dorries for claims Channel 4 faked TV show

Committee says ex-culture secretary's claim that participants in reality TV show were actors is not credible

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Nadine Dorries has been told she is not credible by MPs after continuing to maintain that Channel 4 faked a reality TV programme - despite the denials of everyone involved in making the show.

The former culture secretary has been tipped for a peerage in Boris Johnson's resignation honours, although she may now find it more difficult to secure approval for any such appointment as a result of a highly critical report by the culture select committee.