Jack Straw to take job for firm he lobbied for in Commons

‘Jack Straw is to take a job with a firm which won a £75 million government contract after he lobbied a minister on its behalf, The Telegraph can disclose.

The former foreign secretary boasted to undercover reporters that he had helped the furniture firm “get on the ladder” and secure contracts to supply the Government.

He privately lobbied Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office minister, on behalf of the company, Senator International – and will take an executive position with the firm after the next election.’

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