Starmer-loyalist backbencher John Slinger has been handed a plum trade envoy job. After he appeared constantly on the media to back up No10’s line on the Mandelson scandal…
A statement by Chris Bryant just now:
“The Secretary of State is pleased to appoint: The Hon Member for Rugby (John Slinger MP) as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to the Republic of Korea. Today’s appointment means there are now 32 Trade Envoys focusing on 73 markets.”
The role is unpaid, though envoys have to commit to a minimum of two overseas trips per financial year to their assigned market on top of ad hoc UK-based engagements like hosting dignitaries and delegations. Travel and expenses for jollies are met by the taxpayer…
Slinger appeared on any channel who would take him to defend Starmer. He was also one of the few Labour MPs who shamefully asked, essentially verbatim, a question in Parliament distributed by Labour whips to ask of Starmer after the Mandelson files statement. Off to Korea with you…
