Ex-Tory minister hired by CTRD, which works with Saudi government, to advise on reform, governance and security

Sir Ben Wallace, the former Conservative defence secretary, has taken up a new job advising Saudi Arabia on reform, governance and security.

The former MP has been given permission to move into a role as senior adviser to a firm called CTRD, working with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a country criticised for its brutal record on human rights and oppression of women.