Former Chancellor Philip Hammond rapped by watchdog for using government links to aid bank he now advises

FORMER Chancellor Philip Hammond has been rapped for using government links to aid a bank he now advises.

It was unwise for him to contact a senior Treasury official about a project developed by OakNorth, sleaze watchdog Lord Pickles said.

EPALord Hammond of Runnymeade argued his email was Covid-related[/caption]

Lord Hammond of Runnymede argued his email was Covid-related and he was not trying to secure business with it.