Ian Austin & Downing Street in talks to give Austin a trade envoy position in 2020 as a reward for campaigning for the Conservatives in marginal constituencies.
The position would be paid.
This is in addition to a John Mann’s Quango position. And at least 4 other Labour MOs that are in talks with Downing St.
Uniquely the current govt is essentially buying up members of the opposition.
Understand that UK govt looking at expanding trade & FCO positions to reward other MOs post election including some who will be standing down in December.
There’s also talk here of a position being touted in an arts culture quangos from next year to at least one MP