Ministers
Michael Russell
Michael Russell reflects on his role as Scottish cabinet secretary for education, and as the minister responsible for UK-EU relations during Brexit.
Sue Gray report – what questions will she answer?
This explainer was published when the Sue Gray investigation into government parties held during lockdown was announced.
Boris Johnson must publish Sue Gray’s report in full
The government should commit to sharing Sue Gray’s full report
It is right to update the whips’ office for modern politics
William Wragg’s accusations about whipping practices reflect an important change in how MPs now see their role
Sue Gray investigation
Boris Johnson announced an investigation into allegations that Christmas parties in November and December 2020 broke the government’s own Covid rules.
Eric Pickles
Lord Pickles considers his five years as secretary of state for communities and local government.
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
Geidt and Johnson letters show need for serious government ethics reform
The latest instalment in the Downing Street flat saga reveals a series of failures, by ministers, advisers and officials, to uphold standards in gover
The 2019 Conservative manifesto half-time analysis
Over half of the Conservative 2019 manifesto pledges are completed or on track – but 41 pledges are at risk of failure or have been delayed.
Government loses its bottle over cleaning up standards this year
The government risks storing up problems for next year if it does not come up with a plan for improving standards