"... Abbott is of course an international figure who has moved in influential circles and has strong connections, not least with the conservative establishment in the US. He moves in high places among the policy wonks, thinktanks and institutes with lavish funds at their disposal to entertain friends and allies. Could this appointment reflect the fact that Abbott is a useful ally in these circles? ..." https://theconversation.com/tony-abbott-why-boris-johnson-would-want-australias-controversial-ex-pm-as-a-trade-envoy-145494
Now how did that workout for Boris, when did he cop the chop?
