Boris Johnson Considered for Top Role in Telegraph Takeover Bid

Former prime minister in informal talks with Nadhim Zahawi amid ongoing auction process for The Telegraph and The Spectator.

Boris Johnson has had preliminary discussions about joining The Telegraph as part of Nadhim Zahawi's takeover bid.
Zahawi is leading a consortium and has approached several billionaires for financial backing.
The auction for The Telegraph and The Spectator follows a blocked Abu Dhabi-backed takeover.
Other bidders include hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall and newspaper executive David Montgomery.
The auction is overseen by Robey Warshaw and Raine Group, with multiple rounds of bidding.