Sentences with phrase «role of special adviser»

Lord Patten said the role of special adviser had become counterproductive as they no longer simply provided support to ministers and instead they «see it as their job to promote internecine warfare between departments on too many occasions.»

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The senators said that despite the administration downplaying his role, Icahn has disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he was a special adviser, meaning it is important to shareholders of the companies in which he holds stakes in.

The special counsel has asked about the role of the adviser, George Nader, in White House policymaking, indicating that he is examining Emirati influence on the Trump administration.

The special counsel has asked about the role of the adviser, George Nader, in a January 2017 meeting in the Seychelles involving a Russian investor and a Trump transition adviser.

Patrick has spent ten years as a special adviser in various roles at the heart of British government, including 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office, the Northern Ireland Office.

Overclaimed expenses are bad enough, but throw in alleged flipping to minimise her tax bill, as well as a special adviser's apparent use of the culture secretary's role in press regulation to menace a journalist, and the scandal becomes utterly poisonous.

Chapman left his role as Davis» chief of staff before the general election, having previously been George Osborne's top special adviser in the Treasury.

Dominic Cummings, who repeatedly clashed with Mr Clegg's team in his role as Mr Gove's special adviser, said that Mr Clegg is the «worst kind of modern MP» and «only cares about his image».

Sara Nelson, former editorial director for Amazon Books and Kindle, will join HarperCollins» Harper imprint in the newly created role of vice president, executive editor, and special adviser.

Consumer Reports WebWatch, a grant - funded project of Consumers Union, is serving a pro-bono role as special consumer adviser.

● Guardian of the public interest, specifically in the context of legal proceedings such as commencing / terminating criminal prosecutions, charity matters, the appointment of «advocates to the court» (whose role is to act as neutral advisers to the court) and «special advocates» (whose role is to represent the interests of parties in cases with a national security dimension).

Ideally the board will have identified a list of white knights, have contemplated which of its members will form a special committee and have carefully delineated its role, and have established an informed takeover team (comprising key management, financial and legal advisers, a public relations firm, and a proxy solicitation firm).

The special counsel has asked about the role of the adviser, George Nader, in White House policymaking, indicating that he is examining Emirati influence on the Trump administration.