Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

Mr Abbott has previously said he felt “a bit threatened” by homosexuality and has been accused of misogyny

Tony Abbott will be a trade adviser to the UK Government (PA)

Controversial figure Tony Abbott has been appointed to the UK's Board of Trade, despite critics arguing the former Australian prime minister was not suitable to be a Government adviser.

Critics raised numerous concerns over allegations against the 62-year-old, including his climate change scepticism and belief that coronavirus restrictions should be lifted.