The Government’s ambition is commendable, however, the scale of the challenge is significant.
The former head of the civil service declares: “There’s nothing short of a revolution needed in the way we run this country.”
Cummings has said he will hand over material to the inquiry. Will the committee ask the Government to do likewise?
Yesterday, he bent the passage of time – by giving the Commons the chance to carry out a Covid reckoning before the inquiry is up and running.
The pace of departure, the allegations about him and how they’re being handled are all inextricably linked.
It is right that the Prime Minister is responsible for managing his Cabinet – and is held accountable for it by Parliament.
The rush towards Something Must Be Done should be paused. How about having a fresh look at ethics and values, as well as the concept of trust?
For us, the key question is: what was Greensill himself doing as an adviser to the Coalition in the first place?
This astonishing story threatens much more than David Cameron’s reputation. Who will stand up for ‘weirdos and misfits’?
Liam Fox has confirmed this week that they are part of the Home Civil Service, and thus answerable to the House of Commons and its Ministers.
A new volume of essays puts special advisers in historical context, and suggests the Cabinet has been marginalised by a succession of over-mighty PMs.
The Budget was, if truly honest, a sign that the Government shuns spending cuts and embraces tax rises – which is ultimately unsustainable.
The State might be missing out on top talent, thanks to the obstacles that renting in London presents.