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David Cameron texted and called top Treasury official over Greensill

Cameron also lobbied Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Greensill's behalf

David Cameron lobbied on behalf of Greensill Capital by phone and text message
David Cameron lobbied on behalf of Greensill Capital by phone and text message Photo: Getty Images

Former Prime Minister David Cameron directly lobbied senior Treasury official Sir Tom Scholar over Greensill Capital by phone and text message, a parliamentary committee heard.

Giving evidence on 22 April, Scholar said on Cameron called him and messaged him on his official mobile phone number, which the former prime minister had from his time working in government.

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