JCB chairman appointed Conservative peer

Posted on 5 Aug 2013

The chairman of construction equipment manufacturer JCB, Anthony Bamford, was one of 30 new members of the House of Lords appointed last week for their contribution to British society and business.

Sir Anthony, who in 2011 was asked by the government to prepare a report on manufacturing in the UK, is known for being outspoken about the need for government to support British manufacturing. But last week’s appointments are also expected to spark debate because of the inclusion of political party donors like Bamford, who is…

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