Boris Johnson blasted over ‘toothless’ standards adviser Andrew Woodcock
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Boris Johnson has been accused of creating a “toothless” sleaze watchdog inside Downing Street after he rejected recommendations to give his new ethics adviser powers to launch inquiries into misbehaviour by ministers.
Under new terms of reference, independent adviser on ministerial interests Lord Geidt will be allowed to approach Mr Johnson with concerns about misconduct, but must wait for the green light from the prime minister before opening an investigation.
And the PM will retain his power to act as judge and jury over the finding of guilt and punishments handed out to ministers – even in Lord Geidt’s first investigation, into the propriety of the funding of renovations to Mr Johnson’s flat above 11 Downing Street.
Actions speak louder than words: PM DIDN’T let bodies pile high… and he DID save lives
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Apr 26 2021, 16:52 ET
BORIS JOHNSON yesterday denied saying bodies could “pile up in their thousands” before he would order a third Covid lockdown.
And he claimed voters are more interested in his “levelling up” policy than tittle-tattle about his fiancée, Carrie, their dog Dilyn, and the cost of Downing Street wallpaper.
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The PM denied saying bodies could pile up in their thousands before he would order a third lockdownCredit: AFP or licensors
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Boris Johnson claimed voters are more interested in his levelling up policy than tittle-tattle about his fiancée, CarrieCredit: AFP
Chloe Smith MP, Minister of State for the Constitution and Devolution, has written to Lord Evans submitting the government s written evidence to the Committee s Standards Matter 2 review
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Boris Johnson s defence on sleaze is busted , says Labour leader
Sir Keir Starmer has said Boris Johnson s defence is busted as he attacks the Prime Minister over sleaze, sleaze, sleaze .Â
The Labour leader, who is on the campaign trail ahead of May 6 elections, said that there was a deep sense now that it is one rule for them and another for everyone else.
The documents published yesterday showed that David Cameron has been texting anybody who will reply to him.. but it s not just David Cameron, Sir Keir added. It is increasingly obvious that the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson himself has been involved, he added.Â