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Starmer’s reforms to ministerial code do not go far enough, union head says

Dave Penman says any findings of watchdog investigating potential misconduct by top politicians should be binding

The Guardian - UK

Priti Patel to enter Conservative leadership race, sources say

Former home secretary expected to be competing against candidates including Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat

The Guardian - UK

Running the country while choosing the curtains: how new PMs move in to No 10

Compared with other countries, the speed at which Downing Street changes hands is unusual – and can be brutal

The Guardian - UK

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Norma Major ‘discreetly’ moved her clothes out of Downing Street in anticipation of a Labour victory

Declassified files from John Major’s private secretary reveal the extraordinary level of planning that goes into a handover of power

The Guardian - UK

Misbehaving MPs: some of the 24 suspended from the current parliament

This is ‘the worst parliament in history’, according to the former chair of its standards committee. We examine some of the most high-profile cases

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Rishi Sunak handed Dominic Raab bullying report

When an inquiry by the prime minister’s ethics advisor into the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi found that the then-Conservative Party Chair had committed a serious breach of the ministerial code, he was dismissed within minutes.

Evening Standard

Artists playing key role in innovative hospital projects

ARTISTS and makers are playing a key role in healthcare in two innovative hospital projects in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

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Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Historic England chairman Sir Laurie Magnus is replacing Lord Gedit six months after his resignation.

The Independent UK

The Observer view on the toxic workplace that is Westminster

Bullying is rife in parliament and MPs should be the last people to condone it

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss may not appoint an ethics adviser – does that really matter?

Liz Truss, who is likely to be prime minister next week, has indicated that she may not appoint an ethics adviser. She said she has “always acted with integrity”, so there is no need for an official to advise her.

The Conversation

Lord Geidt resignation: A short history of government ethics advisers

Boris Johnson facing fresh criticism after hinting he may not replace outgoing code of conduct czar

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson warned refusal to appoint ethics chief would be 'big mistake'

Former anti-corruption tsar John Penrose has said failing to replace Lord Geidt would leave "damaging questions dangling" over Downing Street

Daily Mirror

Ethics adviser resigned over ‘final straw’ after partygate, says predecessor

Lord Geidt is the second ministerial interests adviser to quit under Boris Johnson’s premiership.

The Independent UK

'Lord Geidt's resignation is proof of rottenness at the heart of Downing Street'

Lord Geidt resigned saying he was put in an 'impossible and odious' position by Boris Johnson. His predecessor, Sir Alex Allan, quit as the PM refused to sack Priti Patel for breaking the ministerial code

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

‘No ethics at No 10’: Boris Johnson considers scrapping Lord Geidt’s role

System to enforce ministerial code under review as ethics adviser resigns over Partygate and steel tariffs row

The Independent UK

Outrage over Boris Johnson plan to abolish Downing Street ethics monitor

‘Impossible and odious’: Lord Geidt quit over request to approve rule-breaking by prime minister

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Lord Geidt’s departure: ousted by a delinquent PM

Editorial: Boris Johnson is a dangerous leader who thinks that rules do not apply to him and that ethical standards are for the birds

The Independent UK

Lord Geidt’s resignation: why did he go and what happens next?

Boris Johnson’s adviser on standards quit with a warning that the Prime Minister risked making a “mockery” of the ministerial code.

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Labour demanded a new ministerial interests adviser was installed, with the PM having ‘debased standards and rigged the rules for far too long’

The Independent UK

Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Labour demanded a new ministerial interests adviser was installed, with the PM having ‘debased standards and rigged the rules for far too long’.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could scrap ethics chief entirely after second one quits in a row

Lord Geidt dramatically resigned after Boris Johnson forced him into an 'odious' position by asking him to consider a plan that deliberately breached the ministerial code

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'considering scrapping ethics adviser role', Downing Street says

BORIS Johnson may scrap the ethics adviser role after a second resignation from the post in two years, Downing Street has suggested.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s fresh partygate trauma after resignation of ethics adviser

Lord Geidt became the second ministerial interests adviser to quit during Mr Johnson’s premiership.

The Guardian - UK

Replacing PM’s ethics adviser may be as unfeasible as the role itself

Analysis: job to uphold ministerial code has been tainted by Boris Johnson’s undermining actions

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's brazen acts that led ethics chief to quit - and why it's dangerous for PM

Lord Geidt has dramatically quit, thrusting Boris Johnson's future as Prime Minister back into jeopardy as No10 was desperately trying to move on from Partygate

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