Boris Johnson's pick for national security post attacked as too political

Former officials question David Frost’s suitability for role as neutral adviser

Security experts and opposition MPs on Monday condemned David Frost’s appointment as Boris Johnson’s national security adviser, arguing that his political status and lack of direct experience would undermine his effectiveness.

Lord Ricketts, the first person to be appointed to the role when it was created in 2010, said it was his job to provide “politically neutral advice” to the prime minister, allowing the politicians to “work out what they wanted to do”.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2Zifjsw