The intimidation of public office holders, particularly on social media, has been a regular feature of Committee discussion in recent years. Indeed, the impact of social media and the need to recognise public service have been on the Committee’s mind …
In this intense period following yesterday’s election results, it must be kept in mind that some members of Parliament will take up this role for the very first time. Many will have received induction training or corporate induction on values or …
Now that the Prime Minister has called a General Election for 8 June, all public bodies will enter a period of ‘purdah’ for the campaign period. Our consultation on MPs' outside interests will remain open until 28 April, but, like …
So the new Parliamentary term begins. 177 first-time MPs take up their seats in Westminster and as new public office holders officially sign up to the Seven Principles of Public Life. Indeed the Speaker’s Statement to a packed House of Commons immediately …
