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Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government, review finds

Ex-PM David Cameron 'understated' his relationship with Greensill Capital, according to top lawyer

The report raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest between Lex Greensill’s business and his role in government
The report raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest between Lex Greensill’s business and his role in government Photo: Ian Tuttle/Shutterstock

A review into Greensill Capital’s lobbying of politicians has found that former Morgan Stanley banker Lex Greensill “had a privileged – and sometimes extraordinarily privileged - relationship with government”.

The 141-page report into the collapsed supply chain finance firm by former Slaughter and May partner Nigel Boardman raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest between Greensill’s nascent business and his role in government.

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