Reform UK leader hunts leakers after secret recording scandal
Kent council leader launches internal investigation to identify who leaked recorded meeting, creating political turmoil for Reform UK amid transparency concerns.
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Sussan Ley's Secret Trump Meeting Sparks Crisis
Explosive revelations emerge as Deputy Prime Minister Sussan Ley faces scrutiny over undisclosed meeting with Donald Trump during US trip, raising questions about government transparency and diplomatic protocols.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
Parliament official's £315k retirement payment scandal
A bombshell report reveals a senior Australian parliamentary official received a controversial £315,000 retirement payment while overseeing government property decisions, raising serious ethical concerns.
Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
FOI System at Breaking Point in England
Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.
UK Govt Secret China Meetings During CPS Prosecutions
Exclusive investigation reveals Conservative ministers held undisclosed meetings with Chinese officials while CPS was prosecuting individuals for political activities, raising serious questions about government transparency.
Trump backs full release of secret JFK assassination files
Republican lawmakers push for full disclosure of JFK assassination documents amid claims of government cover-up, with Donald Trump endorsing transparency.
LA County CEO exits in secret settlement deal
Los Angeles County's top administrator Fesia Davenport has quietly exited her role under mysterious circumstances after the Board of Supervisors approved a confidential financial settlement, raising questions about transparency in local government.
Starmer scrutinised over China meeting during CPS tenure
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under fire for undisclosed 2017 meeting with Chinese officials while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions, raising questions about transparency and foreign influence.
Badenoch faces backlash over secret China meeting
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's private meeting with China's ambassador sparks Labour criticism over government transparency and foreign policy alignment.
Government FOI crackdown fails as Ley praised
Labor's controversial freedom of information reforms face collapse as crossbench opposition grows, with Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley receiving widespread praise for defending transparency.
Blair and Clegg hosted tech dinner with minister access
Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Trump Leaks Damning Photo of Democrats' Gifts
Donald Trump reveals damning photograph showing Democrats receiving extravagant presents, igniting fresh controversy about political integrity and transparency in Westminster.
Labour peer's £55m property empire raises transparency questions
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour peer Waheed Alli's controversial business interests and property dealings, raising serious questions about transparency in Keir Starmer's administration.
UK Government Accused of Withholding Vital Seabird Data
Exclusive: Conservation groups demand transparency as Defra faces allegations of sitting on crucial seabird population data, raising fears of a deepening ecological crisis in England's coastal regions.
Kash Patel: CIA put me on 'assassination list'
Ex-Trump aide Kash Patel makes explosive allegations on Charlie Kirk's show, claiming the US government's pledge of transparency is a facade and revealing he was placed on an 'assassination list' by the CIA.
Governor Beshear sued over transition team secrecy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is sued by a government watchdog for withholding transition team records, raising transparency concerns just months after his re-election.
Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament
The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.
UK MPs Forced to Publicly Declare Tax Affairs in New Crackdown
In a landmark move for transparency, senior UK politicians and officials must now publicly disclose their tax affairs. Discover who is affected and why it matters.
Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications
An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.
Boris Johnson's Secret Saudi Meeting Exposed
Explosive documents reveal former PM Boris Johnson's undisclosed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, raising serious questions about government transparency and lobbying rules.
Rayner vows to rebuild public trust as top priority
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner pledges a new era of integrity and transparency, targeting the restoration of public faith in Westminster with sweeping constitutional reforms.
Labour faces internal fury over secretive FOI plans
The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.
Sunak accused of 'dictator' tactics over watchdog purge
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a furious backlash after quietly scrapping seven independent parliamentary watchdogs in a move branded 'deeply sinister' and 'dictator-esque' by MPs and transparency campaigners.
Government's Secret Climate Plan Sparks Outrage
Exclusive: Defra's controversial decision to withhold its climate adaptation strategy from public scrutiny raises serious concerns about government transparency and environmental commitment.
Trump and Newsom clash over Border Patrol FOIA requests
Former President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom are embroiled in a dispute over FOIA requests related to Border Patrol operations. Here’s the latest on the escalating political row.
NHS Scotland secrecy row over trans tribunal
NHS Scotland officials attempted to withhold crucial details from a transgender tribunal, sparking a fresh row over transparency and public trust.
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