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Politics
Christopher McKeon

Badenoch defends Johnson over claims he profited from contacts made in office

Kemi Badenoch has defended Boris Johnson over allegations he has profited from contacts made while in office, saying people “should be able to earn money when they leave politics”.

Her comments follow a series of stories in The Guardian, based on leaked data provided by a non-profit organisation, that suggest Mr Johnson profited from contacts and influence he gained in office.

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