Cameron gives in to his Cabinet 'moonlighters'; Rebel: William Hague with wife Ffion.

The Daily Mail (London, England) | December 24, 2008 | Copyright

Byline: Benedict Brogan

WILLIAM Hague threatened to lead a walk-out if David Cameron forced his Shadow Cabinet to give up their lucrative second jobs, it was claimed last night.

The Tory leader planned to ban 'moonlighting' by Christmas, but has since backed down in the face of an internal revolt.

Senior Conservatives revealed that up to three spokesmen, including the Shadow Foreign Secretary, were ready to quit.

Mr Cameron also faced the threat of an embarrassing row over his own wealth.

Colleagues complained that he and Shadow ...

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