The Minister’s response a few moments ago was incredibly telling. For all the talk about independence and standards, did he not hit the nail on the head when he said it depends on whether the Prime Minister retains confidence in a Minister? This is not any kind of independent process; it is simply about who the Prime Minister favours and who he does not.
Standards in Public Life
Proceeding contribution from
Toby Perkins
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 June 2022.
It occurred during Opposition day on Standards in Public Life.
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2022-23
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2022-07-18 12:30:16 +0100
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