Review launched into Greensill Capital after Cameron lobbying row

Review launched into Greensill Capital after Cameron lobbying row

Boris Johnson has ordered a review into Greensill Capital following the David Cameron lobbying controversy.Top lawyer Nigel Boardman will lead the investigation into the now-collapsed finance firm's activities in government and the role its founder, Lex Greensill, played.

The Whitehall review will look at how government contracts were secured by Greensill Capital as well as the actions of Mr Cameron.

Confirming a review had now been ordered after weeks of allegations about the links between Mr Greensill, Mr Cameron and government ministers and officials, Mr Johnson's official spokesman told reporters: "As you know, there is significant interest in this matter."So the prime minister has called for the review to ensure government is completely transparent about such activities and that the public can see for themselves if good value was secured for taxpayers' money.

"This independent review will also look