Theresa May allies accuse George Osborne of plotting to undermine Brexit as Evening Standard Editor

‘George Osborne has been accused by allies of Theresa May of plotting to undermine her plans for a clean Brexit by establishing a “new power base” as Editor of the London Evening Standard.
In a direct warning to Mrs May he said that the newspaper would be “fearless” confronting the Government if it fails to represent the interests of Londoners.
“If it isn’t, we’ll be quick to say so,” he said. His appointment prompted fury in Downing Street and accusations from Mrs May’s allies that the former Chancellor would use his position to undermine the Prime Minister.’
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