Standards
MPs’ TV appearances in the spotlight in bid to drive up Commons standards
The new Commons Modernisation Committee set out a series of priorities including driving up standards and improving Parliament’s culture.
Stormont standards watchdog could get role in enforcing ministerial code
Under current rules the assembly must vote to sanction ministers
Starmer commits to increasing powers for ministerial standards watchdog
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he expected high standards from his ministerial team and there would be consequences if they fell short.
Former DUP ministers breached Stormont code of conduct over North-South ministerial council boycott
Former Alliance MLA Patrick Brown also found to have breached MLA code of conduct following standards investigation
Four Tory MPs cleared of breaching lockdown rules by standards watchdog
Backbencher Sir Bernard Jenkin was among those who attended a drinks event in Parliament in December 2020.
Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan
Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained, before his release on condition bail.
Sunak broke rules over probe into wife’s financial interest in childcare firm
The Commons Standards Committee found that it was a ‘minor and inadvertent’ rule breach.
Tory MP to apologise over ‘inadvertent’ rule breach
Marcus Fysh was reprimanded after speaking to the BBC.
Rules to stop ex-ministers taking plum jobs were toothless – vetting watchdog
Lord Pickles said financial penalties were needed if the regulations against revolving door appointments were going to be taken seriously.
Rayner admits Labour’s standards overhaul plan would still have ‘role for PM’
The party’s deputy leader said greater transparecy under the plans would ensure action is taken against rule-breaking.