Bernard Jenkin: Jeremy Heywood's EU referendum guidance leaves civil servants in an absurd position – he must explain himself to MPs
01 Mar 2016 Brexit
Bernard Jenkin: Jeremy Heywood's EU referendum guidance leaves civil servants in an absurd position – he must explain himself to MPs

It now seems as though civil servants are being told to block information to ministers in favour of leaving the European Union, despite the fact that the same ministers are constitutionally accountable to parliament for the conduct of their departments. Today's hearing with the cabinet secretary must provide answers
EU referendum: Jeremy Heywood confirms curbs on civil service support for ministers backing British exit
23 Feb 2016 Brexit
EU referendum: Jeremy Heywood confirms curbs on civil service support for ministers backing British exit

Cabinet secretary writes to perm secs to confirm that pro-Brexit ministers will not have access to civil service briefings on the referendum
Gus O'Donnell: Civil servants will be 'mentally' working on Brexit plan
18 Jan 2016 Brexit
Gus O'Donnell: Civil servants will be "mentally" working on Brexit plan

Former cabinet secretary says civil servants will be informally working on preparations for British exit from the European Union in spite of official assurances