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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Ministers who serve less than six months in government won’t get payoffs as PM tightens rules on ‘golden goodbyes’

Ousted ministers will only receive payoffs if they have served in government for more than six months as Sir Keir Starmer overhauls his appointments watchdog.

After repeat examples of ministers receiving payoffs after only serving short stints, the prime minister has tightened eligibility for severance payouts.

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