At least 12 Tory MPs set up consultancy firms as election defeat loomed

Philip Davies was among those who hedged their bets as they faced up to life after politics, analysis reveals

As the Conservative party hurtled towards electoral defeat, Philip Davies MP appeared to be weighing up his next career move already.

On 20 June, the veteran backbencher incorporated a new company, Nessen Ltd, describing the nature of its business as “management consultancy” in a filing to Companies House.