Lord Hill wins battle to become EU financial services commissioner

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European Parliament has given the green light for Lord Jonathan Hill to be EU financial services commissioner, despite facing tough questioning from sceptical MEPs.

His appointment was approved yesterday evening by the majority of the vetting committee. He was given the go-ahead by 45 committee members while 13 voted against him taking charge of the financi...

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