Cameron predicted lobbying would be the next big scandal – now he's part of it | Simon Jenkins

The former leader should be scrutinised as part of an investigation into Covid contracts blighted by cronyism allegations

One of David Cameron’s sternest predictions was that “the far-too-cosy relationship between politics and money” was “the next big scandal waiting to happen”. He was right. It has happened – and he is part of it.

When the Covid-19 pandemic is over, there will be cause for many inquiries. While some decisions had to be made at speed, balancing horrific risks against appalling cos...