Abbott's new British trade role called into question as gig exposes European jaunt | latikambourke
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"The rules around public appointments and ministerial meetings exist precisely to stop the government cutting corners to suit their cronies, or hiding their dealings from public scrutiny. The report was also welcomed by Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage but strongly criticised by a range of MPs in both the UK and Australia who questioned Abbott's trade credentials, his opposition to gay marriage and his climate-change denialism.Steggall said she was surprised to see Abbott's new role given he had supported both Leave and Remain.
"What would the reaction be if a former PM like Kevin Rudd was appointed in a trade advocacy role for China?" Steggall said. Former South Australian premier Mike Rann, and a former High Commissioner to the UK and Italy, questioned whether Abbott, who infamously gave a knighthood to Prince Phillip, was after his own title."If the story is true it is an indictment of the UK’s capacity to take back control from unelected foreigners".
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