Official review discovers up to 100 senior civil servants have paid jobs outside of Whitehall as Cabinet Secretary Simon Case insists none represent a conflict of interest but all mandarins will now have to declare interests ‘on at least an annual basis’ Simon Case found ‘fewer than 100’ senior Whitehall figures have second jobs Cabinet … Read more
Official review discovers up to 100 senior civil servants have paid jobs outside of Whitehall as Cabinet Secretary Simon Case insists none represent a conflict of interest but all mandarins will now have to declare interests ‘on at least an annual basis’ Simon Case found ‘fewer than 100’ senior Whitehall figures have second jobs Cabinet … Read more
The Treasury’s top civil servant today revealed that David Cameron called and texted him on behalf of Greensill at the height of the pandemic – as the Bank of England also disclosed records of approached for the ex-PM. Sir Tom Scholar said Mr Cameron contacted him repeatedly in March and April last year as the … Read more
Boris Johnson defended senior Civil Service figures amid a lobbying scandal today, insisting they were not all ‘double-hatting’ with lucrative second jobs. The Prime Minister said it was ‘simply not the case’ that ‘loads of people’ were gaming the system to earn eye-watering amounts while on the Government payroll in a potential conflict of interest. … Read more
Boris Johnson today backed Lord Pickles after the government watchdog warned over a lack of ‘boundaries’ in civil service links to business and said ‘excuses’ are being used to avoid checks. The PM said he ‘thoroughly’ agreed after the peer, head of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, delivered a damning assessment of the revolving door … Read more
Civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson has today weighed into the UK’s debate on race, by saying that Britain is the ‘mother of racism’. The influential American, 79, said Britain must face up to its role in slavery, as he flatly rejected the findings of the recent report into race and racism in the … Read more
Alex Salmond launches Alba party to rival SNP after civil war with Nicola Sturgeon vowing to stand candidates in May elections Alex Salmond has announced that he is launching a new Scottish political party Former First Minister said Alba will stand candidates in forthcoming elections Mr Salmond said he wants to get ‘supermajority’ at Holyrood … Read more
Alex Salmond launches Alba party to rival SNP after civil war with Nicola Sturgeon vowing to stand candidates in May elections Alex Salmond has announced that he is launching a new Scottish political party Former First Minister said Alba will stand candidates in forthcoming elections Mr Salmond said he wants to get ‘supermajority’ at Holyrood … Read more
Miya Ponsetto, the infamous ‘SoHo Karen’ who falsely accused a black teen of stealing her cell phone from a New York City hotel, is being sued by his family. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the family of Keyon Harrold Jr., 15, lists Ponsetto as a defendant, as well as Arlo Soho hotel, its owner … Read more
Dominic Cummings launched a devastating attack on the civil service today as he revealed he made Boris Johnson vow to back reform before agreeing to work in Downing Street. The maverick former No10 chief branded Whitehall a ‘disaster zone’ and offered an extraordinary glimpse into his relationship with the PM as he gave evidence to … Read more