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Cabinet Secretary: Attempts made to weaponise Gray case to attack civil service

Simon Case criticised attacks on the civil service and disparaged the ‘dehumanising’ language of ‘the blob’.

The Independent UK

Sue Gray’s appointment as Labour chief of staff followed rules, Starmer says

Party leader ‘frustrated’ at not being able to defend hiring while it was scrutinised by Whitehall watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer ‘frustrated’ he could not clarify detail of Sue Gray contact sooner

The Labour leader said the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments told him not to share details about his contact with the ex-mandarin.

The Independent UK

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Fresh Sue Gray spat as probe finds she broke civil service rules before joining Labour

The Partygate investigator was last week cleared to start her new job in September - but today a minister announced she'd had "undeclared contact" with Labour before quitting

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray broke civil service rules with Labour job talks, Whitehall probe finds

Partygate investigator Sue Gray broke civil service rules “as a result of the undeclared contact” between her and the

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray breached civil service code by talking to Starmer, rules government

Finding of ‘prima facie’ violation dismissed by Labour as ‘Mickey Mouse nonsense’

The Independent UK

Sue Gray ‘breached civil service code’ over Keir Starmer job, inquiry finds

Civil inquiry finds official’s talks over role without telling bosses is ‘prima facie’ breach of code

The Guardian - UK

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Sue Gray given six-month wait for Keir Starmer chief of staff job

PARTYGATE investigator Sue Gray can start as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in September after serving a six-month wait from when she left as a…

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray can start work as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in September, says watchdog

Ex-civil servant and Partygate investigator Sue Gray can start as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff in September after serving a six-month wait, Whitehall's appointments watchdog has ruled.

Evening Standard

Partygate investigator Sue Gray cleared to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

But the government is set to accuse Sue Gray of breaking civil service rules

The Independent UK

Partygate sleuth Sue Gray can join Starmer’s office after six-month wait

The ruling by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments means she will start working with the Labour leader in September.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s ‘clear breach of rules’ with Daily Mail column shows need for reform, says Acoba

Boris Johnson’s “clear and unambiguous breach” of the rules over his Daily Mail column shows the urgent need to reform the “good chaps” approach to post-ministerial jobs, the Government has been warned.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson breached rules over Daily Mail job, watchdog for MPs finds

Tory peer Eric Pickles asks for sanctions for breaches of ministerial code and end to out-of-date ‘good chaps’ system

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer failed to consult watchdog about new role after leaving CPS

Exclusive: Labour leader did not contact Acoba about taking up role at top firm in 2014, it has emerged

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s Daily Mail job was ‘clear breach’ of government rules

Acoba said former PM’s failure to tell watchdog about new column until 30 minutes before it was announced breached ministerial code

The Independent UK

Johnson’s ‘clear breach’ of the rules shows urgent need for reform – watchdog

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments wrote to the Government outlining its concerns.

The Independent UK

Johnson hails Titan ‘heroes’ and hits out at ‘lefties’ who have questioned trip

The ex-prime minister said those who died in the submersible disaster were ‘pushing out the frontiers of human knowledge’.

The Independent UK

Zahawi given green light by anti-corruption watchdog to take up paid second job

The former chancellor’s appointment comes with conditions applied by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.

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The Independent UK

Sue Gray ‘breached Whitehall impartiality rules’ over Labour chief of staff job talks

A Cabinet Office inquiry alleged the Partygate investigater could have been ‘suspended or sacked had she not quit’

The Independent UK

After the downfall of Boris Johnson the liar: What next for the former PM?

Rishi Sunak is hoping that, after a vote to endorse the report’s findings on Monday, he will be able to get on with the job and no longer worry about the distractions of his predecessor

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson – latest: Former PM accused of breaking yet more rules over Daily Mail job

Watchdog says Johnson committed ‘clear breach’ in rules

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson’s notebooks withheld from him in 'national security scare'

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had 25 notebooks withheld by the government due to concerns by the security services that it contains highly sensitive material

The Independent UK

Boris breaks the rules again with ‘I’m fat’ column as he reveals taking weight loss jabs

As he reveals seniorTories, including cabinet minister, also used the drug

The Independent UK

Johnson uses first column to discuss weight-loss drug amid claims of rule breach

In a 1,200-word article, the former prime minister discusses his unsuccessful personal experience with appetite-suppressants.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson joins Daily Mail as columnist but finds himself in more hot water

Former prime minister under fresh scrutiny after Whitehall’s anti-corruption watchdog said he had not applied for clearance

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