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The Observer – Tory plan to politicise civil service after Raab scandal Summary of the front page The Observer says radical plans to bring in more “politicisation” of Whitehall by allowing ministers greater powers to appoint their own civil servants are being considered by the government’s own adviser on the civil service. Writing in the paper, the Conservative peer and former Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude, who is expected to report shortly to Rishi Sunak, said “we need to be more robust and less mealy-mouthed about ‘politicisation'”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Sunday Mirror – Johnson’s £4k a night hol at loan pal’s villa Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror says Boris Johnson and his family have holidayed at his tycoon cousin’s £4,100-a-night villa. The paper says the stay at the luxury Caribbean home of Sam Blyth was criticised as “shameless” when ordinary people battle to pay bills. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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