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UK probe to examine David Cameron s not so hidden hand
Current UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called an investigation into alleged malpractice by one of his predecessors. However, few expect much to come of it, apart from exposing Johnson s own ethical foibles.
Was David Cameron not required to reveal his lobbying for Greensill?
The scandal first came to public attention when financial services company Greensill Capital filed for insolvency in March, with the firm s bankruptcy threatening thousands of jobs in the UK steel industry.
Media investigations soon showed that the firm s founder, Lex Greensill, had inserted himself into the highest echelons of government under former Prime Minister David Cameron, who since leaving No.10 Downing Street had lobbied on behalf of Greensill among cabinet members.
Former Liberal Democrat minister
Tom Brake responds to an article by Polly Toynbee on the 2014 act
David Cameron and Boris Johnson at the Conservative party conference in 2014. The former PM’s connection with Greensill has lead to increased scrutiny of political lobbying. Photograph: Luke Macgregor/Reuters
David Cameron and Boris Johnson at the Conservative party conference in 2014. The former PM’s connection with Greensill has lead to increased scrutiny of political lobbying. Photograph: Luke Macgregor/Reuters
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In response to Polly Toynbee’s article (Cameron passed a lobbying act, but it was never meant to curb corruption, 15 April), as a Liberal Democrat minister in coalition, I was involved in drawing up the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014. At no point did I, or any of my colleagues, ever discuss introducing measures designed to target t
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Review into Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance in Government – Terms of Reference
1.A Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance (and associated schemes) related to Greensill Capital in Government, led by Nigel Boardman, has been announced by the Government.
2.The Prime Minister has asked Mr Boardman to investigate the development and use of supply chain finance in government, especially the role of Lex Greensill and Greensill Capital (including associated companies or companies in its group) and any related issues that Mr Boardman considers are in scope.
3.Mr Boardman will have access to all necessary government information required to conduct the review and will engage with those involved at the time decisions were made.
Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance in Government – Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference for the Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance (and associated schemes) in Government.
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PURPOSE
1.A Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance (and associated schemes) related to Greensill Capital in Government, led by Nigel Boardman, has been announced by the Government.
2.The Prime Minister has asked Mr Boardman to investigate the development and use of supply chain finance in government, especially the role of Lex Greensill and Greensill Capital (including associated companies or companies in its group) and any related issues that Mr Boardman considers are in scope.