The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

Keir Starmer ‘frustrated’ he could not clarify detail of Sue Gray contact sooner

The Labour leader said the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments told him not to share details about his contact with the ex-mandarin.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

OPINION - Fears over the Falklands mean we need a new Defence Plan

The Army is again in the spotlight, with a wonderful Whitehall row about who is to lead it after the charismatic General Sir Patrick Sanders steps down next year as Chief of the General Staff. With the Government’s rehashed Defence Command White Paper due before Parliament goes on holiday in…

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023

Sue Gray broke civil service rules with Labour job talks, Whitehall probe finds

Partygate investigator Sue Gray broke civil service rules “as a result of the undeclared contact” between her and the

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

Rishi Sunak urged to heed criticism on climate after Zac Goldsmith quits

Tory peer claims PM uninterested in environment but No 10 suggests exit had alternative motive

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Sue Gray given six-month wait for Keir Starmer chief of staff job

PARTYGATE investigator Sue Gray can start as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in September after serving a six-month wait from when she left as a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

Sue Gray can start work as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff in September, says watchdog

Ex-civil servant and Partygate investigator Sue Gray can start as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff in September after serving a six-month wait, Whitehall's appointments watchdog has ruled.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023

Partygate investigator Sue Gray cleared to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

But the government is set to accuse Sue Gray of breaking civil service rules

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Partygate sleuth Sue Gray can join Starmer’s office after six-month wait

The ruling by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments means she will start working with the Labour leader in September.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Zac Goldsmith resigns accusing Sunak of being ‘uninterested’ in environment

Outgoing minister attacks PM but No 10 claims he quit after being asked to apologise over privileges committee criticism

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Zac Goldmith's resignation letter IN FULL as he rips into 'uninterested' Rishi Sunak

The Tory peer said the Prime Minister's 'apathy' towards environmental and animal welfare issues meant his role as a government minister has become 'untenable' in a blistering letter

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023