Boris Johnson has explored a potential role at the Telegraph with former cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi, who is spearheading a consortium to acquire the newspaper. The Telegraph has the story.
A source close to Mr. Johnson downplayed the talks, saying that no substantial discussions had taken place. That is despite speculation that Mr. Johnson could be made the Telegraph’s Global Editor-in-Chief.
The former Prime Minister has close ties to the newspaper, having served as its Brussels correspondent before becoming a columnist.
He now writes a weekly column for the Daily Mail, for which he reportedly earns a six-figure salary. Mr. Johnson was also due to join GB News earlier this year to help helm its election coverage, but never took up the role.
Mr. Johnson appointed Mr. Zahawi as Chancellor in the final days of his administration in 2022 following a string of high-profile resignations. He held the position for just two months.
The involvement of Mr. Johnson, which was first reported by Sky News, could help to drum up interest from investors.
Mr. Zahawi is thought to have approached a number of billionaires as he seeks to assemble a consortium to table a bid for the Telegraph and the Spectator, which has also been put up for sale by Abu Dhabi-backed fund RedBird IMI.
He is one of a handful of suitors to have made it through to the second round of the auction, which is being overseen by bankers at Robey Warshaw and Raine.
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