PM warned against scrapping standards adviser role after Geidt resignation
17 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
PM warned against scrapping standards adviser role after Geidt resignation
Civil servants will be at risk without a way to ensure the ministerial code is followed, union warns
Geidt resignation: standards chief placed in ‘impossible and odious position’
16 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Geidt resignation: standards chief placed in ‘impossible and odious position’
PM’s former adviser says proposals for a “deliberate and purposeful breach” of the ministerial code pushed him over the edge
PM’s standards adviser quits after Partygate comments
16 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
PM’s standards adviser quits after Partygate comments
Downing Street says it is “disappointed” Geidt has decided to step down after barely a year in post
PM’s standards adviser says Partygate probe didn’t encroach on his remit
14 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
PM’s standards adviser says Partygate probe didn’t encroach on his remit
Christopher Geidt refuses to tell MPs whether he backs calls for his powers to be made statutory
Departments ‘rubber-stamping’ dodgy appointments, watchdog says
10 Jun 2022 Politics & Constitution
Departments ‘rubber-stamping’ dodgy appointments, watchdog says
Anti-corruption chief Eric Pickles says government has been “extraordinary lucky” to avoid another major scandal
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”