MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
22 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
Review is the “culmination of work to examine and reform the parole system" that followed Worboys case
Truss names preferred candidate to chair Equality and Human Rights Commission
19 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Truss names preferred candidate to chair Equality and Human Rights Commission
Former Lib Dem peer Baroness Kishwer Falkner’s appointment is subject to a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing in parliament next month
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
15 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
Statement comes as it is announced London and Essex will move into tier 2 restrictions this weekend
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
14 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
New three-tier restrictions coming into effect today amid calls for further tightening of rules
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
09 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
Current media spad to Rishi Sunak set to take on high-profile post
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
02 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
Think tank says drive to fix regional inequalities will compete with “Build Back Better” coronavirus recovery and end of transition period
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
18 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
Civil servants told that go-ahead from new cabinet secretary is only assurance they need to work on controversial legislation
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
17 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
Gavin Williamson would not be drawn on whether he was happy with the advice he had been given by senior DfE officials
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
09 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
Comments come as government prepares to publish legislation NI secretary Brandon Lewis has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way"
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
Government Legal Department head to leave civil service after government prepares to set out legislation that could amend Brexit deal
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
02 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
Sir John Elvidge’s submission says officials did not complain about bullying if they thought it was due to ministerial stress
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness