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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Ex-ministers who break rules should be fined up to £16,000, says watchdog chief

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Former ministers who break the rules governing jobs outside of politics should be fined up to three months’ salary, the head of the watchdog overseeing appointments has said.

Tory peer Lord Eric Pickles has again expressed his frustration with the lack of firm punishment for those who break the lobbying rules of his Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba).

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