Government appoints MP adviser – shock  

In a surprise new move, ministers are expected to announce that a backbench MP will be made a government adviser.  The new “policy czar” will be brought in specifically to express opinions and make suggestions. Whitehall sources confirm the role will be unpaid, and are keen to emphasize that ministers will not be under any obligation to take the MP’s advice.  This latest appointment is seen as a major coup for the government.  It follows a string of appointments that have seen big names enticed into the Coalition “Big Tent”, such as retail magnate, Philip Green, BP boss, Lord Browne, as well as Will Hutton, Alan Milburn and David Halpern. A government source said “Giving backbenchers a say in government is a new departure.  Normally Dave just sends them...