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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

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

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

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Boris Johnson appoints own deputy chief of staff to Committee on Standards in Public Life

The move comes at the end of a day of controversial acts by the Prime Minister as he prepares to leave office

Daily Mirror

Tories quietly unveil 'extremely dangerous' power grab to neuter elections watchdog

The plan to undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission has been likened to "giving a toddler a gun - It may not immediately lead to disaster but it is an extremely dangerous thing to do"

Daily Mirror

Labour motion calling for strengthening of ministerial code passes after government abstains

Non-binding motion passed by 215-0 votes after Tory MPs abstained

The Independent UK

MPs support calls for urgent action on sleaze watchdog’s recommendations

The Independent UK

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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

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

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

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

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

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