UK Prime Minister defends British civil service as lobbying row continues

Greensill, which collapsed in March, employed former UK prime minister David Cameron – who lobbied ministers on behalf of the firm.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted there are not ‘loads of people’ working in the Civil Service while also employed by a business. Picture: John Stillwell/PA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sought to play down the extent of links between Whitehall and the private sector, insisting there are not “loads of people” working as civil servants while also employed by a business.

The UK Prime Minister has asked lawyer Nigel Boardman to investigate after it emerged that former government procurement chief Bill Crothers worked as an adviser for Greensill Capital while in his Whitehall job.