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Revealed: Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals

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  • #lobbying scandal
  • #Boris Johnson
  • #ethics breach
  • Leaked data reveals Boris Johnson's post-office financial gains, potentially breaching ethics rules.
  • Documents show Johnson used a publicly subsidized company for high-paying jobs and ventures.
  • Questions arise over breaches of 'revolving door' rules for post-ministerial careers.
  • Johnson lobbied a Saudi official for a firm he co-chairs, raising ethical concerns.
  • Received over £200,000 from a hedge fund after meeting Venezuela's president, contradicting previous statements.
  • Held a secret meeting with Peter Thiel before Palantir's NHS data role.
  • Hosted a dinner during Covid lockdown, breaching pandemic rules.
  • Files reveal Johnson's office managed commercial deals, including with Daily Mail and GB News.
  • Earned approximately £5.1m for 34 speeches, with lavish expenses covered.
  • Pressure mounts on Johnson to justify contacts with foreign governments post-office.