Matt Hancock gets a slap on the wrist from watchdog for ‘minor’ breach of the Ministerial Code by failing to declare he owned shares in a family firm which won NHS contracts while he was Health Secretary Health Secretary has shares in Topwood Ltd,run by his sister and brother-in-law Company specialises in secure storage, shredding … Read more
‘Unwise’ Boris Johnson is CLEARED of breaking the ministerial code over Wallpaper-gate but gets a slap on the wrist as standards adviser criticises ‘significant failings’ over £90,000 No11 flat overhaul By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:21 BST, 28 May 2021 | Updated: 15:36 BST, 28 May 2021 The government’s new standards adviser … Read more
Boris Johnson should RESIGN if it is ruled he broke ministerial code over Downing Street flat revamp, Scottish Tory leader says Scottish Tory leader says ‘of course’ PM should quit if he broke ministerial code Several probes are under way into the tangled financing of flat refurbishment The remarks made by Douglas Ross are likely … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon was tonight dramatically cleared by a QC of breaking the ministerial code over the Alex Salmond case. James Hamilton QC said the First minister had not breached the rules in any of the respects he investigated. ‘I am of the opinion that the First Minister did not breach the provisions of the Ministerial Code … Read more
The Scottish Tories accused Nicola Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code up to 38 times in the Alex Salmond row as the Lord Advocate faces a grilling today – and key legal advice is set to be published. The heat was turned up again on the SNP leader ahead of her crucial evidence session tomorrow … Read more
Under-fire Nicola Sturgeon yesterday repeatedly refused to say if she would quit if proven to have breached strict rules she signs off herself. The First Minister was asked three times whether she would stand down if she broke the Scottish ministerial code in relation to meetings with Alex Salmond about harassment complaints – but refused … Read more
Senior Home Office aide is sacked after ‘stop leaks or else’ letter to top Tories was leaked to gossip site Andrew Lewer was fired as parliamentary private secretary at the Home Office His firing came after a short inquiry into the publication of a leaked letter The letter came from Tory chief whip Mark Spencer … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a ‘cabinet row’ over plans for a tougher coronavirus crackdown, as Northern city leaders last night pleaded with ministers not to impose lockdown-style measures. Amid growing talk of a Tory back bench rebellion over his 10pm Covid curfew, the Prime Minister is said to be facing a deepening split between senior ministers … Read more
Rishi Sunak has warned that the Government must ‘exercise restraint’ in future pay rises for public servants just after announcing an inflation-busting rise for 900,000 workers. The Chancellor announced a Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) to be unveiled in the autumn that will set departmental budgets for the years to come. Departments have been told that … Read more
Ministerial adviser who confronted No10 chief Dominic Cummings over ‘unkind’ jibes during reshuffle is forced out of her government post two weeks later Lynn Davidson has left her post as adviser to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace The ‘Spad’ had rebuked Dominic Cummings over lack of ‘kindness’ to staff Sajid Javid quit last month after ultimatum … Read more