EU boss Jean-Claude Juncker acted like a ‘business partner’ to Amazon when he was prime minister of Luxembourg, a former company boss claimed EU boss Jean-Claude Juncker acted like a ‘business partner’ to web giant Amazon when he was prime minister of Luxembourg, a former company boss claimed last night. Bob Comfort, the firm’s former head of tax, reportedly said the Luxembourg government ‘helped solve problems’ for the business. In comments reported by the Guardian newspaper, Mr Comfort said: ‘The Luxembourg government presents itself as a business partner and I think it’s an accurate description. It helps to solve problems.’
@highlight
Former exec said Luxembourg government 'helped to solve problems'
@highlight
He said Juncker's message to firm was 'come back and tell me'
@highlight
Google has come under fire for dodging tax  in the countries it operates in
Mr @placeholder admitted he was ‘politically responsible’ for what took place in Luxembourg during his time in charge but has denied direct involvement.