Sue Gray facing ‘political witch-hunt’ over new Labour job, allies say Supporters claim government to rule she broke civil service code in bid to delay role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
Liz Truss locked in row over ‘£12k bill at Chevening country retreat’ The former prime minister has been asked to pay about £12,000 for costs incurred while she spent time at the Chevening estate last summer. Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2023
Liz Truss contests ‘£12,000 bill over use of Chevening country retreat’ The former prime minister has been asked to pay about £12,000 for costs incurred while she spent time at the Chevening estate last summer. The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023
Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023
Tory ‘ideological war’ on civil servants sees morale plumb new depths With dwindling real-terms pay still a sore point, Whitehall staff feel the Raab bullying case has only unleashed more hostility The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
Richard Sharp was Boris Johnson’s toxic legacy – never again should politicians pick a boss for the BBC This debacle highlights the urgent need for systemic reform, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Timeline of key events leading to Richard Sharp’s resignation over ‘Cash for Boris’ row The former banker was appointed to the role of BBC chair in 2021 The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Timeline of events in the Richard Sharp row The former banker was appointed to the role of BBC chair in 2021. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Civil service boss attempts to delay Sue Gray’s start as Labour chief of staff Exclusive: Simon Case pressuring watchdog to block Gray from taking up job until after next election The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023
Civil service chief ‘accused Boris Johnson of lying’ over Partygate Simon Case said he struggled to ‘stand up to prime minister who lies’, new book reveals The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Call for investigation into Alister Jack's 'direct attack' on Scottish democracy SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been accused of making “simply and categorically untrue” statements to the House of Commons in a row over… The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s cabinet secretary sued for ‘discrimination and harassment’ Simon Case and other top officials named in lawsuit lodged by former Treasury employee The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case being sued by ex-civil servant for ‘direct discrimination and harassment’ Case and others named in tribunal papers insist they should not be included because of their minor roles in the claim Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023 Doctors demand probe as ‘misleading’ NHS tweet is fact-checked by Twitter A doctors’ leader behind the worst strike in NHS history has written to the Cabinet Secretary about a “misleading” official tweet that had to be fact-checked by Twitter.
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 Richard Sharp shouldn’t be BBC chairman, says ex-director general ‘I don’t think his appointment should stand,’ says Lord Birt – as Lord Patten also criticises under-fire chair
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023 Prince Harry's bitter hatred of 'usurper' Simon Case who did William's bidding Simon Case, who is currently at the centre of the Boris Johnson Partygate scandal, was previously Prince William's private secretary and is believed to have been referenced as 'The Fly' in Prince Harry's book
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023 Sunak in fighting spirit after Brexit rebels and Johnson hopes dissolve Winning Tory doubters – and Johnson loyalists – round to his Windsor Framework strengthens prime minister’s election wicket
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson partygate probe: What comes next? The former prime minister will have to wait to find out whether the Privileges Committee finds him in contempt of Parliament
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson partygate probe: What comes next? The former prime minister will have to wait to find out whether the Privileges Committee finds him in contempt of Parliament.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing The former prime minister was questioned by members of the Privileges Committee who could recommend his suspension.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson insists partygate events were ‘essential’ at heated inquiry hearing The former prime minister’s political future could be determined by his evidence.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Partygate: Key points from new evidence as WhatsApp messages revealed Boris Johnson’s former aides discuss gatherings that partly led to his downfall as PM and potential suspension from the Commons
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next? Boris Johnson will fight for his political future when he appears before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson faces high-octane partygate showdown with MPs ‘Case says he didn’t tell Boris No 10 followed Covid rules’