The Latest Breaking News from Cabinet Office

Sunak still considering potential investigation into Braverman claims

Downing Street on Tuesday said that the Prime Minister was still ‘looking at all the requisite information’.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Suella Braverman news – latest: Home Secretary in fresh code breach claims after speeding row

The home secretary is already facing accusations that she broke the ministerial code after she asked staff to help her dodge a speeding fine

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Sunak urged to launch Braverman probe as officials ‘contacted ethics team about speeding emails’

PM said to be considering emails sent to Cabinet Office’s ethics team about home secretary’s request for help

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Rayner: Dowden proves being ginger no barrier to becoming Deputy Prime Minister

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner joked she hopes to follow Mr Dowden’s example and hold the position in the future.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Shades of Gray: what does appointment say about Starmer?

The row over senior civil servant and Partygate investigator Sue Gray’s appointment as chief of staff for the Labour Party has further intensified, with allies insisting that she is facing “a political witch hunt” over an inquiry into her departure from Whitehall.

The Week · May 3, 2023

Rishi Sunak accused of pursuing ‘vendetta’ against former top civil servant Sue Gray

The prime minister is ‘doubling down’ on Boris Johnson’s ‘vendetta’ against Ms Gray over her Partygate investigation, Labour’s Rachel Reeves said

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Labour on defensive as party hits out at Sue Gray ‘vendetta’

Ministers are pursuing a “vendetta” against partygate investigator Sue Gray, Labour has claimed, as the row intensified over her appointment as Sir Keir Starmer’s next chief of staff.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Why did a heavily trailed update on Gray’s new job never materialise?

In today’s newsletter: The author of the investigation into government parties during lockdown has herself become the subject of an inquiry – but why was it held back?

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Tory fury as Sue Gray refuses to cooperate with inquiry into her job with Labour

Civil servant won’t answer questions on whether she accepted offer from Keir Starmer while investigating Partygate

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Findings on Sue Gray departure held up after her refusal to cooperate

Cabinet Office says investigation paused until after watchdog decides whether to delay start of job with Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023