whilst appointing a Tory supporting Russian (ex?) spy and Daily Mail (well known for unbiased journalism) owner who also bungs the Tories a few quid,
I totally agree with your disgust at the whole charade, but feel that I must point out that Lebedev is not guilty of owning the Daily Mail; he owns the Standard.
The Mail belongs to the tax-dodging Harmsworth/Rothermere family (although they also still own 25% of the Standard, so there is a connection there).