The Latest Breaking News from Committee on Standards in Public Life

Ethical values must be integral to Whitehall, says standards watchdog

The Committee on Standards in Public Life says too often it takes a crisis before authorities act.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

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 · Dec 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak bans new ethics chief from starting his own investigations into ministers

Rishi Sunak has finally appointed a new ethics adviser after a six month wait, but critics have warned he will be 'toothless' as he will not be able to launch investigations into ministers without the PM's permission

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Public need reassurance on Government standards, says ex-MI5 chief

Lord Evans of Weardale said ‘you’ve got to raise questions’ in light of recent events, including partygate.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Standards watchdog blasts Boris Johnson for failing to prove he's not above rules

Boris Johnson came under fire for issuing a new version of the code last week, which allows ministers who break the rules to avoid resigning

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

Boris Johnson criticised by watchdog over ministerial code changes

Chair of committee on standards in public life laments that PM retains effective veto over whether ministers should be investigated

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Johnson under fire over role of his adviser on rules for ministers

The chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life said Lord Geidt was still not ‘sufficiently independent’.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Ethics chief warns Boris Johnson's election watchdog plan is 'risk to democratic system'

Lord Evans, who chairs the Committee on Standards in Public Life has warned Michael Gove plans to allow the No10 to set the "strategic direction" of the Electoral Commission could put our democratic system at risk

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022