Portsmouth council raises conflict of interest concerns over proposals by firm jointly controlled by Alexander Temerko
A former Russian arms boss and major Conservative party donor has taken joint control of a company seeking government approval to build a cross-Channel power line, and one of the most powerful internet cables in Europe.
Alexander Temerko, who was an oil and arms executive in Russia before seeking political asylum in the UK, gained prominence as a director of the Aquind project, and has now become a shareholder in the company.
