Demand for Investigation into David Cameron's Appointment as Foreign Secretary Given Lobbying and China Links – Byline Times

The Liberal Democrats have written to Rishi Sunak's ethics advisor, calling on him to launch an investigation into David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary. The letter also asks whether Cameron will come clean over any of his recent lobbying work, including involving foreign governments such as China. The Lib Dems are demanding answers over what conversations took place between Sunak and David Cameron prior to his appointment, and if these touched on Cameron's financial interests and lobbying work. After questions were raised over Cameron's backing of Beijing-funded development in Sri Lanka, a spokesperson for Cameron told the Guardian at the weekend: "David Cameron spoke at two events in the UAE, organised via Washington Speakers Bureau, in support of Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka. The contracting party for the events was KPMG Sri Lanka and Mr Cameron's engagement followed a meeting he had with Sri Lanka's president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, earlier in the year. Mr Cameron has not engaged in any way with China or any Chinese company about these speaking events. The Port City project is fully supported by the Sri Lankan Government." Chinese state media has apparently welcomed the appointment of Cameron as UK Foreign Secretary. The Letter in Full Dear Sir Laurie, I am writing to request you launch an investigation into the appointment of David Cameron as Foreign Secretary. Will David Cameron be publishing a full list of ministerial interests as soon as he is appointed, including his recent sources of income? Will he place his existing investments into a blind trust to avoid any potential conflict of interest, and if so will this trust be located overseas in a low-tax jurisdiction? Will David Cameron publicly disclose details of his recent lobbying work, including a list of clients and in which countries they are based? Will Mr Cameron recuse himself from any Cabinet discussions and decisions over issues in which he has a current or recent interest? This could include any decisions related to the Greensill scandal including any extradition requests from countries carrying out criminal investigations into it.