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Johnson courted for job as Zahawi plots Telegraph bid

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August 13, 2024

Former prime minister Boris Johnson is reportedly being courted for an executive role at The Daily Telegraph, meaning he could be reunited with former cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi if his bid to buy the newspaper is successful.

- MILLIE COOKE

Johnson courted for job as Zahawi plots Telegraph bid

The former chancellor, who stepped down from his Stratfordon-Avon seat before the general election, is currently spearheading a bid to buy the Telegraph and The Spectator, both of which are up for sale after an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover was blocked.

Mr Johnson is said to have held informal talks with the former chancellor about a possible job at the paper, according to Sky News. A source close to the former prime minister told The Independent that “no formal or substantial discussions” have been had so far.

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