Geoff Hoon accused of directing illegal South Korea lobbying
(The Guardian South Korea)

Former UK defence secretary denies directing lobbyist to put pressure on top politicians when he worked for arms firmA former cabinet minister has been accused of directing illegal lobbying in South Korea to secure a large contract for a major arms firm he was working for.Geoff Hoon, who was a defence secretary in Tony Blair´s administration, was working in a senior post for the AgustaWestland arms firm when he is alleged to have directed the lobbyist. Related: Geoff Hoon`s new consultancy firm put under strict conditions by watchdog Continue reading...