George Osborne’s Banking Job a ‘Conflict of Interest’ With New Role at BP-Sponsored British Museum

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By Adam BarnettOct 7, 2021, 8:34 am129 pts
George Osborne’s work for an investment bank that counts BP among its major clients presents a “glaring conflict of interest” with his new role as chair of the British Museum, campaigners have said. The former UK chancellor is currently employed as a full-time partner at “boutique” investment bank…

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