Lobbying Rules ‘Insufficient’ in Light of Cameron’s Greensill Efforts, Say MPs

Lobbying Rules ‘Insufficient’ in Light of Cameron’s Greensill Efforts, Say MPs
David Cameron leaves his home in London, on May 13, 2021. Victoria Jones/PA
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Lobbying rules were “insufficient” in the face of David Cameron’s bidding on behalf of failed finance firm Greensill Capital, and should be strengthened, MPs have said.

The former Conservative prime minister placed calls and sent dozens of texts and emails to ministers and senior officials as he tried to win access to COVID support programmes for the since-collapsed specialist bank.