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Theresa Might’s cupboard money in with non-public sector jobs | Enterprise

The revolving door between government and business turned another 180 degrees last week when former Theresa May Chancellor Phillip Hammond added cryptocurrency startup Copper to its long portfolio of post-Treasury private sector jobs.

With fortunes once valued at £ 8.2 million, Hammond is believed to be one of the wealthiest ex-cabinet members as he has held about 14 positions in the private sector since retiring from politics.

He is not the only one among ministers and high-ranking officials of the May era selling their government experience in the private sphere.

Amber Rudd has taken on an advisory role

Amber Rudd has taken on an advisory role

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Amber Rudd had to resign as Minister of the Interior because of the Windrush scandal, only to reinstate Theresa May as Minister of Labor and Pensions.

Rudd has replaced parliamentary duties with a number of lucrative roles