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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent

MP watchdogs criticised for pausing work until after Queen’s funeral

The union flag is lowered at the Houses of Parliament
The Queen’s state funeral will be held next Monday, meaning there will be a delay of at least a week to some work conducted by the two watchdogs. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Two MPs’ standards watchdogs have been criticised for winding down their operations for a week to honour the remaining “period of national mourning” for Queen Elizabeth II.

Alleged victims who made complaints against their bosses in parliament were told over the weekend by the head of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) that all investigations would be “paused”.

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