'This is ridiculous': 10 memorable moments from Boris Johnson's Privileges Committee appearance
23 Mar Politics & Constitution
'This is ridiculous': 10 memorable moments from Boris Johnson's Privileges Committee appearance
From dismissing enquiries as a "Daily Mirror try-on" to saying Simon Case "would have" said Covid guidance was followed, here are 10 standout quotes from yesterday's Partygate hearing
Boris Johnson says Sedwill's resignation was reason for Partygate event held a month before cab sec quit
23 Mar Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson says Sedwill's resignation was reason for Partygate event held a month before cab sec quit
MPs lose patience with ex-PM's reliance on "flimsy" assurances from advisers that Covid rules were followed in heated hearing
Departments and ministers under fire over dodgy stats
23 Mar Politics & Constitution
Departments and ministers under fire over dodgy stats
Perm secs urged to up their game after “damaging year for standards in public debate”
Consultancy firm’s ban on bidding for government contracts is lifted
23 Mar Politics & Constitution
Consultancy firm’s ban on bidding for government contracts is lifted
Cabinet Office accused of "cop-out" over U-turn
Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Partygate gatherings complied with Covid rules
22 Mar Politics & Constitution
Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Partygate gatherings complied with Covid rules
Ex-PM's PPS also "questioned whether it was realistic to argue that all guidance had been followed at all times"
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
22 Mar Politics & Constitution
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
Post-Budget analysis session hears UK’s lack of long-term strategic approach to growth is a major problem
Johnson says officials’ advice made him mislead MPs over Partygate gatherings
21 Mar Politics & Constitution
Johnson says officials’ advice made him mislead MPs over Partygate gatherings
Ex-PM denies misleading parliament "recklessly or intentionally" over rule-breaking events
Simon Case: Conservative Party chair has apologised for 'activist civil servants' email Exclusive
13 Mar Politics & Constitution
Simon Case: Conservative Party chair has apologised for 'activist civil servants' email
Cab sec says he takes undermining of civil service impartiality ‘incredibly seriously’ following row over comments attributed to Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman 'may have broken ministerial code' with attack on 'activist civil servants'
08 Mar Politics & Constitution
Suella Braverman 'may have broken ministerial code' with attack on 'activist civil servants'
Home secretary lambasted for "cowardly" attack on Home Office staff over illegal migration bill
Labour’s job offer to Sue Gray may have broken rules, Cabinet Office minister says
07 Mar Politics & Constitution
Labour’s job offer to Sue Gray may have broken rules, Cabinet Office minister says
Irate backbencher suggests ex-ethics chief and prospective boss Keir Starmer have “trashed” their reputations
Boris Johnson may have misled MPs about Partygate, Privileges Committee says
06 Mar Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson may have misled MPs about Partygate, Privileges Committee says
Committee summons Johnson to give evidence to committee this month
Sue Gray attacks dubbed ‘extraordinary’ and ‘ludicrous’
03 Mar Politics & Constitution
Sue Gray attacks dubbed ‘extraordinary’ and ‘ludicrous’
Backlash follows second perm sec’s plans to become chief of staff to Labour leader Keir Starmer
Sue Gray quits Whitehall to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
03 Mar Politics & Constitution
Sue Gray quits Whitehall to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Former Cabinet Office and DLUHC second perm sec's plans prompt fury among some Conservatives
Departmental delays ‘put government’s net-zero plans at risk’
02 Mar Politics & Constitution
Departmental delays ‘put government’s net-zero plans at risk’
National Audit Office says lack of a delivery strategy for clean electricity could spook investors and ramp up costs
Starmer ‘targeting Sue Gray as next chief of staff’
02 Mar Politics & Constitution
Starmer ‘targeting Sue Gray as next chief of staff’
Labour leader wants Cabinet Office second perm sec to head his team, according to reports
Commission aims to fix ‘hopelessly ill-equipped‘ centre of government
01 Mar Politics & Constitution
Commission aims to fix ‘hopelessly ill-equipped‘ centre of government
Former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell and historian Peter Hennessy back yearlong IfG project
'Greater rigour' needed in reporting ministers' interests, PM's ethics adviser says
23 Feb Politics & Constitution
'Greater rigour' needed in reporting ministers' interests, PM's ethics adviser says
But Sir Laurie Magnus admits "the 'good chap' approach" relies on ministers' honesty
FCDO offers £120k a year for next comms director
14 Feb Politics & Constitution
FCDO offers £120k a year for next comms director
Current media chief Helen Bower-Easton is set to join the Financial Conduct Authority
MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, reflecting 'evolving approach to public sector pay'
10 Feb Politics & Constitution
MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, reflecting 'evolving approach to public sector pay'
Inflation and "difficult economic circumstances" also influenced decision to increase wages to £86,584
Sunak breaks up BEIS and ‘refocuses’ DCMS
07 Feb Politics & Constitution
Sunak breaks up BEIS and ‘refocuses’ DCMS
Machinery of government change creates new departments for energy; business and trade; and science, innovation and technology
Truss's ex-chief of staff Mark Fullbrook avoids two-year lobbying ban
06 Feb Politics & Constitution
Truss's ex-chief of staff Mark Fullbrook avoids two-year lobbying ban
Acoba makes exception, citing Fullbrook's 49-day stint at No.10 and abandonment of mini-budget policies
David Davis slams ‘really crap’ Brexit negotiators and ‘useless’ Whitehall lawyers
03 Feb Politics & Constitution
David Davis slams ‘really crap’ Brexit negotiators and ‘useless’ Whitehall lawyers
Former Brexit secretary also claims calibre of civil servants “dropped dramatically” between 1990s and 2010s
Nadhim Zahawi sacked over ministerial code breach after tax row
30 Jan Politics & Constitution
Nadhim Zahawi sacked over ministerial code breach after tax row
Standards adviser said Zahawi failed to tell officials about HMRC's investigation into his tax affairs when he was appointed as a minister
Nick Timothy reviewing Home Office 'structures and systems'
30 Jan Politics & Constitution
Nick Timothy reviewing Home Office 'structures and systems'
Theresa May's former adviser is working as an independent consultant at the department