The former prime minister of the UK has taken up a new role as a senior advisor at the US tech firm, Microsoft. His duties will involve providing insights into policy, political, and strategic matters. While it is unknown when the former prime minister started his new role, the announcement marks a significant career transition and further strengthens ties between the UK and US in the tech industry.

Given Japan's strong interest in global politics and admiration for successful transitions between politics to business, this news of a former British PM joining a giant US tech firm draws considerable attention. The potential impact on future international technological policies, especially those affecting Japan, makes this news a talking point in both political and tech sectors.

Not new to the US, such transitions from politics to the tech industry are quite commonplace, showcasing a fluid movement between private and public sectors, unlike in Japan where such movements are less common due to contrasting work cultures and societal norms.