The Tory party chair, Richard Holden, approved a £10,000 salary top-up for deputy Lee Anderson, a decision that marks a significant shift from the stance of his predecessor, Greg Hands. Hands had previously opted not to grant Anderson the standard £10,000 top-up, citing Anderson's earnings as a GB News presenter were already £100,000. This move by Holden underscores the value placed on Anderson within the party hierarchy.
EXCL: Tory party chair Richard Holden signed off £10,000 salary top-up for Lee Anderson in sign of how valued he was as deputy - by @elenicourea https://t.co/KqiBbkSUGx
🚨 NEW: Tory chairman Richard Holden planned to give a £10,000 salary top-up to Lee Anderson last autumn [@guardian]
Tory party chair signed off £10,000 top-up for deputy Lee Anderson https://t.co/voPOQIs03N
EXC: Tory chair Richard Holden actioned a £10,000 salary top-up for deputy Lee Anderson Under Greg Hands, Anderson didn't get the standard £10,000 top-up — Hands decided not to give it to him because he was earning £100,000 as a GB News presenter https://t.co/nUT1xSbYqX
Deputy chairman of the Tory party has no confidence in the Speaker https://t.co/VtnfcrumxO