PM denies link to alleged bribery scandal

Poland’s embattled prime minister categorically denied any involvement in a murky scandal that has gripped the nation as he testified today before a parliamentary panel investigating allegations that a leading film producer attempted to solicit a bribe for lobbying the government.

Leszek Miller’s calm and confident appearance as a witness – televised live by two news channels – was an important test for the premier, who has run a minority government since dropping his junior coalition partner in March, saw two ministers quit earlier this month and has seen his popularity ratings plummet amid an economic slump.