Truss ‘pushes back’ on FCDO job cut demands
09 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Truss ‘pushes back’ on FCDO job cut demands
Foreign secretary rejects 5% headcount-reduction and seeks extra staff
Concerns raised at top of government over legality of Northern Ireland Protocol bill
08 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Concerns raised at top of government over legality of Northern Ireland Protocol bill
Leaked correspondence casts doubt on government's argument that its plan to override parts of post-Brexit treaty would not breach international law
Ministers accused by Labour of 'cherry-picking' recommendations on ethical standards
07 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Ministers accused by Labour of 'cherry-picking' recommendations on ethical standards
MPs to vote on motion urging the government to implement Committee on Standards in Public Life recommendations
PM narrowly survives confidence vote following Partygate row
07 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
PM narrowly survives confidence vote following Partygate row
Less than two-thirds of Conservative Party MPs express support for Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson to face a confidence vote on his leadership tonight
06 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson to face a confidence vote on his leadership tonight
At least 54 MPs have sent letters of no-confidence to Sir Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 committeee
Boris Johnson apologises for uncertainty caused by civil service jobs cuts
31 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson apologises for uncertainty caused by civil service jobs cuts
PM insists investment in skills will lead to better opportunities for officials in future
Anger at plans for Fast Stream pause as part of civil service staff cuts
31 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Anger at plans for Fast Stream pause as part of civil service staff cuts
Union chiefs blast “chaotic and damaging” decision while former Cabinet Office minister dubs move “very foolish”
Public spending watchdog names eight ‘departments of concern’
26 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Public spending watchdog names eight ‘departments of concern’
PPE stockpile and backlog woes help DHSC top PAC chair's problem list
Minister insists Boris Johnson believed lockdown drinks in leaked photo was a work event
24 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Minister insists Boris Johnson believed lockdown drinks in leaked photo was a work event
Transport secretary Grant Shapps defends as photos increase pressure over Partygate scandal
'Ideologically incoherent': ex-minister savages proposals to slash civil service jobs
24 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
'Ideologically incoherent': ex-minister savages proposals to slash civil service jobs
David Gauke calls 20% cuts plan “unrealistically optimistic, politically motivated and ideologically incoherent”
Case ‘blocked’ from MPs’ grilling on Partygate and civil service reform as Gray report nears
23 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Case ‘blocked’ from MPs’ grilling on Partygate and civil service reform as Gray report nears
Ministers accused of attempting to dodge “timely scrutiny” of job-cuts plans with select-committee veto
Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of 'blind ideology' after previously backing civil service flexible working
18 May 2022 Politics & Constitution
Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of 'blind ideology' after previously backing civil service flexible working
Union chief says minister's support of plan to reduce government estate shows "how poorly thought through his comments on hybrid working are"