Ethics Watchdogs Defy Swinney to Probe Minister
First Minister John Swinney faces a major setback as independent advisers launch a probe into Justice Secretary Angela Constance over grooming gangs remarks. Read the full story.
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Constance faces ministerial code investigation
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for allegedly misleading MSPs over grooming gangs expert comments. The probe's outcome will be published in a timely manner.
Swinney Defends Minister as Holyrood FMQs Turns Bitter
The final First Minister's Questions of the year saw clashes over the Angela Constance scandal and record homelessness. Discover the heated exchanges and political fallout.
Constance grilled by committee over inaccurate statement
Justice Secretary Angela Constance faced a tough Holyrood committee over misleading parliament and potential Ministerial Code breaches. Read the full details of the inquiry.
SNP's Constance Under Fire for Ministerial Code Breaches
Angela Constance apologised to child abuse expert Professor Alexis Jay in a private call with no official present, sparking fresh calls for a formal investigation into her conduct.
Constance apology sparks ministerial code breach claim
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces scrutiny after a personal apology call to Professor Alexis Jay. Could this breach the ministerial code? Read the latest.
Minister Wells under fire for taxpayer-funded trip and silence
Labour's Anika Wells faces resignation calls after failing to clarify timeline of taxpayer-funded Adelaide trip that coincided with a friend's birthday. Her silence on a national TV promise raises serious questions about ministerial accountability.
Calls for probe into Justice Secretary after Holyrood vote
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a no confidence vote, but opposition leaders demand an inquiry into whether she breached the ministerial code over grooming gangs comments.
Constance survives vote but faces calls for investigation
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a Holyrood no confidence vote, but Labour demands an independent probe into a potential ministerial code breach over grooming gangs inquiry remarks.
Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, praising her as 'hugely talented'. Read the latest on UK politics.
Starmer confirms Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the return of 'hugely talented' former deputy PM Angela Rayner to his cabinet following her resignation over a stamp duty controversy. Follow the latest UK political developments.
Starmer: Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy Angela Rayner will rejoin his Cabinet, months after her resignation over a stamp duty breach. Read the full story.
Reeves avoids probe over £20bn 'black hole' claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not face an investigation over claims she misled the public about a £20bn fiscal black hole before the Budget. Read the full story on the watchdog's decision.
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Scottish Government wrongly withheld Sturgeon probe info
Information Commissioner rules Scottish Government unlawfully withheld evidence from Nicola Sturgeon ministerial code investigation. Read the full ruling details.
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Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
Sleaze Watchdog Rebukes Starmer Over Football Regulator
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a formal rebuke for involvement in a controversial football regulator appointment, despite a prior recusal agreement. Discover the details of this political scandal.
David Lammy in Ministerial Code breach row over prisoner comments
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces backlash after appearing to reveal sensitive prisoner release information during PMQs, raising serious questions about ministerial conduct.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Minister's police escort sparks security protocol debate
Mark Harper faces scrutiny after receiving police protection during Peterborough visit, raising questions about ministerial security arrangements and taxpayer funding.
Labour Minister Quits After Breaking Ministerial Code
A senior Labour cabinet minister has been compelled to step down after violating government laws, sparking accusations of preferential treatment and internal party turmoil.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.
Jess Phillips confronts minister over 'disgusting' Commons conduct
Labour MP Jess Phillips demands answers from policing minister Chris Philp after he appeared to mock her during a debate about violence against women, sparking parliamentary outrage.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay
The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.
Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
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