Boris Johnson breaks rules again by taking Daily Mail job
Johnson has been accused of violating the ministerial code by taking a job with the Daily Mail without seeking or following Whitehall’s anti-corruption panel’s advice.
Johnson has been accused of violating the ministerial code by taking a job with the Daily Mail without seeking or following Whitehall’s anti-corruption panel’s advice.
T he advisory committee on business appointments (Acoba) has criticized Boris Johnson for not complying with its rules.
As per the rules, former ministers must seek advice from Acoba before starting a new job for two years after leaving office. They are also expected to follow Acoba’s advice on what is appropriate and what is not.
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