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Senior Tory MP to meet police to discuss No 10 ‘blackmail’ claims

The senior Tory backbencher who accused No 10 of trying to “blackmail” MPs seeking to oust Boris Johnson is to meet police to discuss his allegations. William Wragg said he will be meeting a Scotland Yard detective in the House of Commons early next ...

21 Jan 2022 at 23:55

Scotland

Scottish Government working culture could be improved, says civil servant

There is “still work to do” to improve the work culture within the Scottish Government, a top civil servant has said. Deputy First Minister John Swinney told the Finance and Public Administration Committee on Tuesday there was a “good working ...

25 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

John Swinney: Ferry contract was not signed for political motive

A contract for two late and over-budget ferries was not signed for political gain, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. In a heated First Minister’s Questions session, which saw Mr Swinney stand in for Nicola Sturgeon who is sick with ...

26 May 2022 at 18:11

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

The minister in charge of Scotland’s finances has said he cannot promise he can insulate the country from the “fiscal recklessness” of the UK Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney – who has taken control of the finance brief ...

04 Oct 2022 at 13:54

MPs want ex-ministers to face legal action if they break ‘revolving door’ rules

Politicians should face legal action if they fall foul of the rules by abusing the “revolving door” between Government and private sector jobs, MPs said. The terms governing ministers’ employment prospects on leaving their Whitehall ...

02 Dec 2022 at 08:25

Scotland

‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said “assiduous” efforts are being made to close the £100 million hole in the government’s budget, with some minor spending pledges potentially being delayed. Mr Swinney told MSPs last week ...

07 Feb 2023 at 12:26

Top civil servants need more experience beyond Whitehall, watchdog chair says

Senior civil servants need more experience of the world beyond Whitehall, MPs have heard. Gisela Stuart, who chairs the body responsible for overseeing recruitment to the Civil Service, told MPs on Tuesday that she wanted to ...

18 Apr 2023 at 12:10

Scotland

Holyrood committee ‘increasingly concerned’ at lack of costings for care service

A Holyrood committee has repeated its concern about the lack of clarity on the costs of a National Care Service. In a letter to newly-appointed social care minister Maree Todd, Finance and Public Administration Committee ...

25 Apr 2023 at 10:56

Scotland

Top civil servant to face MSPs probing the way Government makes decisions

Scotland’s most senior civil servant is to be questioned by MSPs as they continue an inquiry into Government decision-making. MSPs on the Finance and Public Administration Committee are to hear from permanent secretary ...

16 May 2023 at 02:45

Scotland

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

Scotland’s most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood committee has said. MSPs on the Finance and Public Administration ...

03 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Ex-civil service staff chief says No 10 leaders ‘set tone’ for lockdown parties

Lockdown parties in Downing Street were “exceptionally disappointing” and the leadership in No 10 “set the tone” for behaviour, a former official responsible for civil service staff during the pandemic has ...

20 Jun 2023 at 15:32

Ministerial churn and priority shifts hit staff morale – senior civil servant

The “relentless” pace of ministerial changes and shifts in policy focus at Government departments have driven a drop in confidence in leadership among civil servants, MPs have been told. Cabinet Office ...

18 May 2023 at 14:25

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