Senior Civil Servant Claims Pressure In Appointment Process
Philip Barton, head of the Foreign Office, stated during an evidence session that he was not consulted regarding the appointment of Peter Maddison. The comment comes amid political pressure on the Prime Minister ahead of local elections scheduled for next week.
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Sources · 7 independent
BBC Radio 4
“Philip Barton, head of the foreign office, was saying, I wasn't consulted over the appointment of Peter Maddison, but on the issue that is potentially difficult for the prime minister”
Times Radio UK
“Sir Philip Barton, that there was pressure to get it done very quickly.”
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