Former energy minister Lord Barker is stepping away from the House of Lords to focus on his role as chairman of Oleg Deripaska’s aluminium empire, having helped it to avoid American sanctions against Russia.
Greg Barker is taking a leave of absence from the upper house after being appointed executive chairman of EN+ this month. He has not voted since February 11, when he told the Lords of his plans.
The former Conservative MP is set to appear before the Commons foreign affairs committee this week to discuss sanctions. He is expected to face questions about his work for EN+ so far.
Barker, 52, joined the board in October 2017 as non-executive chairman ahead of a £1bn float on the London Stock Exchange the following
