Watchdog condemned for clearing Grant Shapps to join defence startup

Former defence secretary allowed to take role as chair of Cambridge Aerospace, as long as he avoids defence mattersThe parliamentary standards body has been criticised for clearing Grant Shapps, a former Conservative defence secretary, to join a defence startup as long as he promises not to work on defence matters.In a ruling that drew scorn from political ethics experts, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba), which monitors and advises on the revolving door between Westminster and the business sector, gave Shapps the green light to become the chair of Cambridge Aerospace. Continue reading...

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