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Desperate Tories cook up Sue Gray 'dead cat' row two days before local elections

Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of attempting to stoke a row about his decision to hire the former government ethics chief as he has nothing to say about the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Starmer ‘confident’ Sue Gray did not break rules over Labour role

Labour has pledged to abide by any Acoba recommendation in relation to the hiring of Ms Gray.

The Independent UK

Starmer insists he had ‘no discussions whatsoever’ with Sue Gray while she was probing Partygate

In March Sir Keir poached Ms Gray from the civil service to serve as his chief of staff, sparking uproar among Tory MPs.

The Independent UK

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Minister to provide update into circumstances of Sue Gray switch to Labour

The former senior civil servant and partygate investigator has accepted the job as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief-of-staff.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer sidesteps questions over probe into Labour’s hiring of Sue Gray

A statement is due to be made by the Cabinet Office offering an ‘update into the circumstances leading to the resignation of a senior civil servant’.

The Independent UK

Tory ‘ideological war’ on civil servants sees morale plumb new depths

With dwindling real-terms pay still a sore point, Whitehall staff feel the Raab bullying case has only unleashed more hostility

The Guardian - UK

'He's bottled it': Tory Deputy PM dodges Glasgow civil servant picket line

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden was due to visit the UK Government's Glasgow offices this afternoon, but was a no-show

The National (Scotland)

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Treasury secrecy hindered aspects of Covid-19 response, think tank says

The Institute for Government said the Treasury’s unwillingness to share analysis undermined Government decision-making in response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Civil service boss attempts to delay Sue Gray’s start as Labour chief of staff

Exclusive: Simon Case pressuring watchdog to block Gray from taking up job until after next election

The Guardian - UK

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden warned that the ‘cyber equivalent of the Wagner group’ posed a serious threat to the UK.

The Independent UK

Russian hackers want to ‘disrupt or destroy’ UK infrastructure, minister warns

Cabinet Office secretary, Oliver Dowden, to issue national alert and urge companies to boost cybersecurity

The Guardian - UK

Emergency Alert system could be used for kidnaps and escaped prisoners

The first nationwide test takes place at 3pm on Sunday, with the system designed to be used to warn of floods, wildfires and storm surges - but it could also be used for other emergencies

Daily Mirror

1.5 million 'living as recluses' in Japan

TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal.

Bangkok Post

UK ministers ‘trying to avoid scrutiny’ by releasing 150 documents in 48 hours

Exclusive: Labour says record number of disclosures before Easter recess is effort to evade accountability

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Sunak took £500,000 worth of private jet trips in less than a fortnight

Lib Dems criticise ‘shocking waste of taxpayers’ money’ as Cabinet Office document reveals PM’s flight costs

The Independent UK

Labour denies claim Sue Gray in talks about job with Starmer ‘for over a year’

Opposition rejects report that Cabinet Office officials believe ‘secret contacts’ began more than 12 months ago

Chronicle Live

North East armed forces named for Royal Victorian Medal in King's honours list, for services at Queen's funeral

Members of the Royal Victorian Order people who have served the monarchy or Royal Family in a personal way are named in the latest honours list for their services at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral

Wales Online

Pallbearers and Queen's dresser among royal staff honored by King Charles - see the full list

Royal Family announces honours in tribute to late monarch

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Daily Mirror

Queen's closest adviser and crew who carried coffin among those on King's honours list

The late monarch’s closest adviser, Angela Kelly, and other Royal Household staff were made members of the Royal Victorian Order - a list of Demise Awards was announced by Charles to recognise those who loyally served his mother

The Independent UK

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks

Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team

The Independent UK

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation.

The Conversation

Sue Gray quitting to work for Keir Starmer does cause problems for the civil service – it's also a sign she thinks he's heading for government

The last few years of drama at Westminster have set the bar pretty high for shock and surprise, but the sudden departure from government of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, and her proposed appointment as chief of staff to the leader of the Labour Party really…

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