Iceland boss Lord Richard Walker drafted in by PM to lead new drive to cut cost

ICELAND boss Lord Richard Walker has been brought into government by the PM to spearhead a new drive to cut the cost of living.  In a direct appointment from No10 yesterday, the supermarket tycoon was named as the Government’s official Cost of Living Champion.  In the unpaid role, he will work across Whitehall to “challenge”...


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