Conservative Party Chairman Admits to Working Under Alias After Election

The Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps has come under scrutiny after admitting to working under an alias as a web marketer after being elected as an MP. A recording from 2006 has surfaced, showing Mr. Shapps selling a business self-help guide under the name Michael Green. In the recording, he claims his products can help listeners make a significant amount of money.

Despite initially denying having a second job while serving as an MP, Mr. Shapps has now acknowledged his past work as a web marketer. The Conservative Party has stated that his work in this capacity ended shortly after he became an MP.

Labour has called for an investigation into the matter, but Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed full confidence in Mr. Shapps. The chairman has defended himself on Twitter, stating that the issue was properly declared at the time and is an old story.

In a statement, a Conservative Party spokesman emphasized that Mr. Shapps had been transparent about his past business interests and that any reference to a second job in a recent interview was a slip of the tongue. The spokesman also noted that Mr. Shapps’ writing career ended shortly after he entered Parliament.

The controversy surrounding Mr. Shapps’ past work as a web marketer has raised questions about transparency and accountability among politicians. The situation highlights the importance of public officials being forthcoming about their professional activities to maintain trust and credibility with the public.