George Osborne - Revision history

Riccardo Boscherini: /* Editor of the Evening Standard */

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Editor of the Evening Standard

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Editor of the Evening Standard

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Roles outside government

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Roles outside government

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Roles outside government

Riccardo Boscherini: /* BlackRock adviser */

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BlackRock adviser

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BlackRock adviser

Riccardo Boscherini: /* Lucrative speaker circuit job */

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Lucrative speaker circuit job

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 The role was not approved by ACOBA before its announcement, though a spokesperson stated that the body would consider his application in the coming weeks.
-[[Evgeny Lebedev]], the proprietor of the paper, called him someone of 'huge political achievement, and economic and cultural authority'.
+A Labour spokesman said the appointment was in potential breach of the ministerial code and is 'yet another example of the establishment revolving door, a closely-knit clique who are holding back the British people', making 'a mockery of the independence of the media'.
-Osborne is expected to start the role in May 2017.
+[[Evgeny Lebedev]], the proprietor of the paper, called him someone of 'huge political achievement, and economic and cultural authority' and 'the obvious choice' for the position, while Osborne said he was 'thrilled'. He is expected to begin the new role in May 2017.
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		+	In March 2017, Osborne was named the new editor of the London Evening Standard, prompting a series of calls for him to stand down as an MP and raising questions over existing parliamentary systems for preventing conflicts of interest. <ref> Joe Watts, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/george-osborne-evening-standard-editor-lebedev-jeremy-corbyn-a7636216.html George Osborne named editor of London Evening Standard, prompting calls for him to quit as MP], ''Independent'', 17 March 2017, accessed 20 March 2017. </ref>
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		+	The role was not approved by ACOBA before its announcement, though a spokesperson stated that the body would consider his application in the coming weeks.
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		+	[[Evgeny Lebedev]], the proprietor of the paper, called him someone of 'huge political achievement, and economic and cultural authority'.
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		+	Osborne is expected to start the role in May 2017.

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 He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.
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 :'At a time when the great democracies of the world are facing challenges such as we have not seen for generations, we need strong, values-driven leaders like George Osborne.' <ref> Peter Walker, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/30/george-osborne-john-mccain-institute-academic-job George Osborne takes up academic job at McCain Institute], ''The Guardian'', 30 January 2017, accessed 30 January 2017. </ref>
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	He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.		He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.
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	He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.		He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.
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		+	===Academic fellowship at McCain Institute===
		+	In January 2017, Osborne became a 'Kissinger Fellow' at the think tank established by veteran Republican [[John McCain, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, where he will be asked to 'build on his skills as a statesmen and leader'. On the appointment, McCain said:
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		+	:'At a time when the great democracies of the world are facing challenges such as we have not seen for generations, we need strong, values-driven leaders like George Osborne.' <ref> Peter Walker, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/30/george-osborne-john-mccain-institute-academic-job George Osborne takes up academic job at McCain Institute], ''The Guardian'', 30 January 2017, accessed 30 January 2017. </ref>

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-In January 2017, Osborne was given permission to take on a role as adviser to [[BlackRock]], the world's largest fund manager. His role will involve 'speaking at client conferences and advising on developments in the global economy'. ACOBA had no concerns about the appointment, despite the fact Osborne had been in contact with the firm while serving at the treasury. <ref name="ACOBA"/>
+In January 2017, Osborne was given permission to take on a role as adviser to [[BlackRock]], the world's largest fund manager. His role will involve 'speaking at client conferences and advising on developments in the global economy'. ACOBA had no concerns about the appointment, despite the fact Osborne had been in contact with the firm while serving at the treasury. <ref name="ACOBA"/> His salary is undisclosed, but sources expect it would be within the hundreds of thousands. <ref> Julia Rampen, [http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2017/01/george-osborne-takes-job-blackrock-what-does-it-mean-politics George Osborne takes up job at BlackRock - but what does it mean for politics?], ''NewStatesman'', 20 January 2017, accessed 23 January 2017. </ref>
-On the new role, Osborne said 'BlackRock wants better outcomes for pensioners and savers - and I want to help them deliver that'. His contract however forbids him from being involved in any work with the UK government. <ref name="BBC BR"/>
+On the new role, Osborne said 'BlackRock wants better outcomes for pensioners and savers - and I want to help them deliver that'. His contract however forbids him from being involved in any work with the UK government. <ref name="BBC BR"/> He is expected to provide insights on European politics and Chinese economic reform.
 He joins his former chief of staff [[Rupert Harrison]], who was appointed as a senior strategist for the firm in 2015.

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-In August 2016, following his demotion from the cabinet, Osborne was given permission by the [[Advisory Committee on Business Appointments]] (ACOBA) to register with the [[Washington Speakers Bureau]] and take up employment as a public speaker. Osborne sought to 'make speeches on the current political environment'. The committee approved the appointment on condition he wait three months from his last day in ministerial office before taking up his first commission, that he not draw on any privileged information available to him as minister, and he should not become personally involved in lobbying government on behalf of his employer. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/osborne-george-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-hm-treasury-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-rt-hon-george-osborne-mp Summary of business appointments applications - Rt Hon George Osborne MP], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 7 November 2016. </ref>
+In August 2016, following his demotion from the cabinet, Osborne was given permission by the [[Advisory Committee on Business Appointments]] (ACOBA) to register with the [[Washington Speakers Bureau]] and take up employment as a public speaker. Osborne sought to 'make speeches on the current political environment'. The committee approved the appointment on condition he wait three months from his last day in ministerial office before taking up his first commission, that he not draw on any privileged information available to him as minister, and he should not become personally involved in lobbying government on behalf of his employer. <ref name="ACOBA"> [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/osborne-george-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-hm-treasury-acoba-recommendation/summary-of-business-appointments-applications-rt-hon-george-osborne-mp Summary of business appointments applications - Rt Hon George Osborne MP], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 7 November 2016. </ref>
 Other Washington Speakers Bureau alumni include [[David Cameron]], [[Tony Blair]], [[Alastair Campbell]], [[Gordon Brown]] and Sir [[John Major]]. <ref> Anushka Asthana, [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/aug/16/george-osborne-set-to-earn-handsomely-from-after-dinner-speeches George Osborne set to earn handsomely on speaking circuit], ''The Guardian'', 16 August 2016, accessed 7 November 2016. </ref>

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-[[George Osborne]] was the Chancellor of the Exchequer from May 2010 to July 2016, having been replaced by [[Philip Hammond]] in [[Theresa May]]'s first cabinet reshuffle.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36785814 'Whos in and Whos out? May's new cabinet' 14 July 2016], ''BBC News'', accessed 15 July 2016</ref> He is now an adviser to the world's largest fund manager, [[BlackRock]]. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38696175 Osborne to join investment giant BlackRock as adviser], ''BBC News'', 20 January 2017, accessed 23 January 2017. </ref>
+[[George Osborne]] was the Chancellor of the Exchequer from May 2010 to July 2016, having been replaced by [[Philip Hammond]] in [[Theresa May]]'s first cabinet reshuffle.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36785814 'Whos in and Whos out? May's new cabinet' 14 July 2016], ''BBC News'', accessed 15 July 2016</ref> He is now an adviser to the world's largest fund manager, [[BlackRock]]. <ref name="BBC BR"> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38696175 Osborne to join investment giant BlackRock as adviser], ''BBC News'', 20 January 2017, accessed 23 January 2017. </ref>
 After the 2015 election, he received the additional title of First Secretary of State.<ref name="2015Apptmts">[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/election-2015-prime-minister-and-ministerial-appointments Election 2015: Prime Minister and ministerial appointments], 10 Downing Street, 8 May 2010, updated 10 May 2010.</ref>