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Lewis: PM’s critics have spread misinformation about ministerial code changes

An ally of Boris Johnson has said it is “misinformation” for opposition MPs to accuse him of watering down ministerial code rules with his controversial revisions. In changes branded “sinister” by Labour, the UK Government announced last week that ...

29 May 2022 at 14:44

Tory rebellion against Johnson grows as senior figure warns of electoral losses

Discontent in the Conservative ranks is growing because MPs fear they may lose their seats over the Downing Street lockdown parties fallout, a former cabinet minister has said. Boris Johnson critic David Davis said his colleagues “see their own ...

28 May 2022 at 14:50

Labour pressing for vote on Johnson’s ‘sinister’ changes to ministerial code

Labour will push for a vote on Boris Johnson’s decision to change the ministerial code in a move his critics say “waters down” rules on members of the Government’s front bench. Deputy party leader Angela Rayner accused the Prime Minister of ...

28 May 2022 at 23:52

Ethics adviser raises questions over Boris Johnson’s Ministerial Code compliance

Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser has suggested the Prime Minister’s partygate fine may have breached the Ministerial Code. Lord Geidt, the independent adviser on the Ministerial Code, said a “legitimate question” had arisen as to whether the ...

31 May 2022 at 21:07

PM claims no intent to break law means party fine not a Ministerial Code breach

Boris Johnson has claimed his partygate fine “did not breach” the Ministerial Code as there was “no intent to break the law”. The Prime Minister, whose Government brought in the coronavirus regulations, was issued a fixed penalty notice ...

31 May 2022 at 20:12

Johnson’s ethics adviser fails to deny he considered resignation

Boris Johnson’s independent ethics adviser has refused to deny he considered resigning over the Prime Minister’s response to being fined for attending a party in Downing Street during lockdown. Lord Geidt told the Commons Public ...

14 Jun 2022 at 14:03

Johnson accused of watering down rules for ministers following ‘partygate’

Boris Johnson has been accused of watering down the rules for ministers after it was made clear they will not automatically lose their jobs if they breach the Ministerial Code. A Government policy statement said it was ...

27 May 2022 at 16:44

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Johnson spared parliamentary ‘sleaze’ probe over Downing Street flat

Boris Johnson will not face an investigation by Parliament’s “sleaze” watchdog into the £112,000 refurbishment of his Downing Street flat, No 10 has confirmed. Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone ...

10 Jan 2022 at 14:55

Labour demands answers over PM’s ‘Great Exhibition 2’ promise to Tory donor

Boris Johnson is facing new questions over his apparent support for a “great exhibition” plan backed by a Tory donor who helped pay for the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. Whatsapp messages released on ...

07 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Parliament standards tsar asked to probe ‘cosy texts’ between PM and Tory donor

Labour has called for a probe into “whether rich people can pay to get access to Government ministers” following the release of “cosy text messages” between Boris Johnson and a Tory donor. WhatsApp messages ...

07 Jan 2022 at 11:25

Scotland

Civil servants’ complaints about ministers to be made public under new code

The ministerial code for the Scottish Government has been updated to make clear that for future complaints by civil servants, the outcome will be made public. The changes have been published in an updated ...

20 Jul 2023 at 11:26

Johnson’s ‘clear breach’ of the rules shows urgent need for reform – watchdog

Boris Johnson’s “clear and unambiguous breach” of the rules over his Daily Mail column shows the urgent need to reform the “good chaps” approach to post-ministerial jobs, the Government has been warned. ...

27 Jun 2023 at 14:17

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