Boateng to leave Treasury after election

Having worked at the Treasury for just four years, before being promoted to chief secretary in 2002, Boateng became an MP in 1997 and worked in both the health ministry and the home office.On his announcement, chancellor Gordon Brown says: "Over the past eight years Paul's contribution to the Treasury and the Government has been exceptional - and it has been my privilege to have worked closely with him at the Treasury. "I congratulate Paul on his new appointment. He has displayed huge dedication to the cause of African development for many years and it is fitting that, in this year of...