David Cameron’s former press aide denies breaking rules by writing about Cabinet meetings in new book on Brexit
The spin chief for the ex-Prime Minister insists he has not broken any rules by publishing details from Cabinet meetings and talks between David Cameron and Barack Obama
DAVID Cameron’s former spin chief last night insisted he was in the clear amid allegations he breached Cabinet Office rules when writing an explosive account of the Referendum.
Sir Craig Oliver said he had followed “all proper procedure” when publishing details of Cabinet meetings and conversations between the former PM and Barack Obama in his no-holds barred book.
It followed claims there was no record of top Whitehall civil servant Sir Jeremy Heywood giving the necessary personal approval.
Sir Craig’s book on the EU Referendum – “Unleashing Demons” – discussed the contents of a phone call between David Cameron and Barack Obama.
It also revealed the contents of Cabinet meetings and the meetings between the former US President and the Cabinet in the run up to the Referendum.
The ‘Guido Fawkes’ website said the Cabinet Office had refused to divulge the same detail in responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Civil servants said there was no “recorded information” to show there was any discussion between the Cabinet Office and Sir Craig before he signed a contract with a publisher, it added.
Sir Craig told the Sun yesterday: “The Cabinet Office and I are clear the proper processes were followed.”
The Cabinet Office added: “The Cabinet Office is content that the appropriate process was followed.”
