Boris Johnson’s biggest scandals: From unlawfully closing parliament to Covid lockdown fine The former PM was arguably the architect of his own downfall The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
MPs and officials who caused trouble for Boris Johnson given knighthoods Tory MP Julian Lewis and standards committee chair Chris Bryant are among those with gongs The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
The full list of Welsh people in the King's New Year's Honours list Special honours have been given to people who make outstanding contributions to their community and the country Wales Online · Dec 30, 2022
Knighthoods for MPs who caused trouble for Johnson The Treasury chief sacked by Liz Truss on her first day is also recognised in New Year Honours. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
Why doesn’t the UK government want us to know if ministers have taken gifts and freebies? MPs are being held to a much higher transparency standard than those who wield the most power. This is bonkers, says Labour MP Chris Bryant The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
Ministers hold out against proposal on reporting hospitality in new MPs’ code Government likely to accept 18 out of 20 recommendations but risks triggering another standards row The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
Couple forced to sell home after mortgage 'ruined their retirement' plans A retired couple say they ran into trouble with their Northern Rock mortgage when they discovered their homeloan was not what they thought, leading three MPs to step in Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
SNP MPs split over John Nicolson investigation after Speaker letter row Nicolson was referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation on Wednesday after a majority of MPs voted in favour of the move The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022
Owen Paterson’s lawyers admit irony of his seeking ECHR’s help Representatives of Eurosceptic insist he had been left with no option but to appeal to European court of human rights The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Moonlighting MPs earn more than ever from second jobs, despite ‘crackdown’ A year after the Owen Paterson scandal led to promises of stricter control, politicians have earned £5m from work on the side The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Owen Paterson taking UK to human rights court after lobbying scandal Former MP, who once argued UK should break free from Strasbourg court, is challenging finding he repeatedly broke rules The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022
Brexiteer Owen Paterson suing the government at the European Court of Human Rights over ‘privacy breach’ The former minister was suspended from the House of Commons for breaking lobbying rules Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022
Brexiteer Owen Paterson takes Government to European court over lobbying probe FORMER Tory Cabinet minister Owen Paterson is taking the Government to the European Court of Human Rights after he was found guilty of an… The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022
Owen Paterson takes Government to European court over lobbying probe The ex-Tory MP and longstanding Eurosceptic is arguing that his right to privacy under the European Convention of Human Rights was breached. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Former Tory MP Owen Paterson claims ‘unfair’ lobbying investigation breached his human rights Brexiteer takes case to European Court of Human Rights – despite previously railing against Strasbourg influence
Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022 Brexiteer ex-Tory MP Owen Paterson complains to European Court over suspension The veteran Tory MP quit before he could be suspended for 30 days over a report which found him guilty of 'egregious' breaches of lobbying rules
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 Head of UK lobbying watchdog calls for tougher disclosure rules Exclusive: Harry Rich says transparency would be easier if lobbyists reveal which ministers they speak to
Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022 The scandals that brought down Boris Johnson as he eyes up sensational return The former Prime Minister was forced out of office just over six weeks ago
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Partygate to Pincher: Johnson considers comeback despite year of scandals The ex-PM was forced to quit by his own MPs after a series of political crises.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago
Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 All the worst Boris Johnson scandals that helped oust him - in case the Tories forget Panicking Tories, scarred by Liz Truss's chaos-ridden stint in No10, seem to have forgotten that Boris Johnson's own time in office was riddled with turmoil and sleaze
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022 Fines, lies and chaos: a reminder of Boris Johnson’s time as PM As former prime minister expected to run again, a recap on what living under Johnson was like
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago
The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022 Daniel Greenberg becomes MPs’ standards tsar in wake of outside job scandals Greenberg confirmed to take over from Kathryn Stone, who came under attack from Tories during Geoffrey Cox and Owen Paterson controversies
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Owen Paterson may face £7,500 fine over lobbying for healthcare firm Watchdog provisionally concludes former Tory MP broke transparency rules when he lobbied on behalf of Randox