Remember the Forensic Audit Panel? They’re Boris’ crack squad of independent figures appointed to root through the previous regime’s finances - two of whom lead Tory Councils. And, it emerges, a third is simply a party member:
Patience Wheatcroft
- Member of the Conservative Party
Very neutral, she is. BoJo really ought to drop the pretence of independence. Most Londoners will accept a Mayor appointing figures who sympathise with him; subsequently claiming that they don’t smacks of hypocrisy.
(Tip of the Hat to Dave Hill)
Update (from Ben): And, in the spirit of goodwill, I’m sure that her political sympathies had no influence upon her decision - while editor of the Sunday Telegraph - to spike a Christopher Booker column that was critical of David Cameron.
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As I wouldn’t want this to be seen as some form of a pre-emptive strike, however, we will of course judge the results of the study independently of its authors.