Next ethics adviser, when appointed by Rishi Sunak, will probably face calls to open at least two complex cases
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Forty potential breaches of the ministerial code have never been referred for investigation by the ethics adviser, according to new data.
Rishi Sunak has launched a hunt for a new adviser on ministerial interests but the Guardian reported last week several candidates have turned down the role. Sunak is not offering candidates any enhanced powers – which means advisers would not be able to launch their own investigations.
Meetings by Nadhim Zahawi and Kwasi Kwarteng with the Libyan politician Fathi Bashagha, organised by the lobbyist Mark Fullbrook who became Truss’s chief of staff.
Michael Gove’s acceptance of £120,000 in donations from property developers while serving as housing secretary.
Multiple meetings held by Anne-Marie Trevelyan with a Chinese state-owned nuclear power company with no record of what was discussed.
Next ethics adviser, when appointed by Rishi Sunak, will probably face calls to open at least two complex casesUK politics live – latest news updatesForty potential breaches of the ministerial code have never been referred for investigation by the ethics adviser, according to new data. Rishi Sunak has launched a hunt for a new adviser on ministerial interests but the Guardian reported last week several candidates have turned down the role. Sunak is not offering candidates any enhanced powers – which means advisers would not be able to launch their own investigations.Meetings by Nadhim Zahawi and Kwasi Kwarteng with the Libyan politician Fathi Bashagha, organised by the lobbyist Mark Fullbrook who became Truss’s chief of staff.Michael Gove’s acceptance of £120,000 in donations from property developers while serving as housing secretary.Multiple meetings held by Anne-Marie Trevelyan with a Chinese state-owned nuclear power company with no record of what was discussed. Continue reading…
