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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Mikey Smith

Boris Johnson 'blocked' ethics probes with public statements, says ex-advisor

Boris Johnson’s former ethics adviser has accused the Prime Minister of preventing him from investigating his ministers by publicly saying there was 'no case' for a probe.

And another former No10 ethics advisor warned Mr Johnson’s government has “no clear moral compass” for behaviour - and a “succession” of scandals has rocked public confidence in politicians obeying the rules.

Sir Alex Allan resigned as the Prime Minister’s Independent Advisor on the Ministerial Code when Mr Johnson failed to take his advice following bullying allegations against Home Secretary Priti Patel.

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