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Ex-standards chief said Tory MP backed her into corner and warned ‘watch your back’

Politicians tried to have investigations closed down by offering coffee or lunch, Kathryn Stone claims

The Independent UK

‘Watch your back’: Ex-standards commissioner tells of warning from Tory MP

Kathryn Stone, who was parliamentary commissioner for standards until the end of last year, described her bruising experience in the role.

The Independent UK

Tory MP backed Commons sleazebuster into corner and told her to 'watch your back'

Kathryn Stone, who stepped down as the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards earlier this year, said she faced several attempts to intimidate her by Conservative MPs

Daily Mirror

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Boris Johnson timeline: The extraordinary career of Britain’s former prime minister

A lively journey from Fleet Street to Partygate by way of Have I Got News For You, the Olympics and Brexit

The Independent UK

What sanctions could Boris Johnson face from Partygate inquiry?

Privileges committee can recommend suspension from House – which could lead to recall election – if it finds he misled parliament

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson no longer has the political capital to get away with giving his dad a knighthood

As an academic specialising in part in why political corruption happens, the tenure of Boris Johnson (and its aftermath) has provided me with much to consider. Indeed, over the past 18 months, it has felt like I’m getting asked the same question over and over again. After the Owen Paterson…

The Conversation

Three years, (at least) 22 scandals: The full list facing a government mired in sleaze allegations

Over the last three years, there have been countless scandals from partygate to lobbing, from allegations of bullying to tax affairs.

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‘Can’t be right’ that ministers enjoy looser rules on financial interests, says standards chief

Kathryn Stone urges ‘equality’ in accountability with end to loophole used by Boris Johnson and Priti Patel

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s biggest scandals: From unlawfully closing parliament to Covid lockdown fine

The former PM was arguably the architect of his own downfall

The Independent UK

David Lammy's £200,000 pay from second jobs just 'part of the political process', says Keir Starmer

Labour’s shadow foreign secretary has previously attacked other parliamentarians for lucrative second roles

The Telegraph

MPs and officials who caused trouble for Boris Johnson given knighthoods

Tory MP Julian Lewis and standards committee chair Chris Bryant are among those with gongs

The Independent UK

Knighthoods for MPs who caused trouble for Johnson

The Treasury chief sacked by Liz Truss on her first day is also recognised in New Year Honours.

The Independent UK

The full list of Welsh people in the King's New Year's Honours list

Special honours have been given to people who make outstanding contributions to their community and the country

Wales Online

Why doesn’t the UK government want us to know if ministers have taken gifts and freebies?

MPs are being held to a much higher transparency standard than those who wield the most power. This is bonkers, says Labour MP Chris Bryant

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Ministers hold out against proposal on reporting hospitality in new MPs’ code

Government likely to accept 18 out of 20 recommendations but risks triggering another standards row

Daily Mirror

Couple forced to sell home after mortgage 'ruined their retirement' plans

A retired couple say they ran into trouble with their Northern Rock mortgage when they discovered their homeloan was not what they thought, leading three MPs to step in

The National (Scotland)

SNP MPs split over John Nicolson investigation after Speaker letter row

Nicolson was referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation on Wednesday after a majority of MPs voted in favour of the move

The Guardian - UK

Owen Paterson’s lawyers admit irony of his seeking ECHR’s help

Representatives of Eurosceptic insist he had been left with no option but to appeal to European court of human rights

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The Guardian - UK

Moonlighting MPs earn more than ever from second jobs, despite ‘crackdown’

A year after the Owen Paterson scandal led to promises of stricter control, politicians have earned £5m from work on the side

The Guardian - UK

Owen Paterson taking UK to human rights court after lobbying scandal

Former MP, who once argued UK should break free from Strasbourg court, is challenging finding he repeatedly broke rules

Evening Standard

Brexiteer Owen Paterson suing the government at the European Court of Human Rights over ‘privacy breach’

The former minister was suspended from the House of Commons for breaking lobbying rules

The National (Scotland)

Brexiteer Owen Paterson takes Government to European court over lobbying probe

FORMER Tory Cabinet minister Owen Paterson is taking the Government to the European Court of Human Rights after he was found guilty of an…

The Independent UK

Owen Paterson takes Government to European court over lobbying probe

The ex-Tory MP and longstanding Eurosceptic is arguing that his right to privacy under the European Convention of Human Rights was breached.

The Independent UK

Former Tory MP Owen Paterson claims ‘unfair’ lobbying investigation breached his human rights

Brexiteer takes case to European Court of Human Rights – despite previously railing against Strasbourg influence

Daily Mirror

Brexiteer ex-Tory MP Owen Paterson complains to European Court over suspension

The veteran Tory MP quit before he could be suspended for 30 days over a report which found him guilty of 'egregious' breaches of lobbying rules

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