Electoral watchdog under scrutiny
Press Review 30 October 2006
The Times reports that the Electoral Commission is seen as failing to exercise its powers to investigate claims of wrongdoing.
Chancellor 'thinks low trust is a major issue'
News Article 15 September 2006
Gordon Brown believes that restoring trust between the public and politicians is a "major issue", the head of the commission on standards in public life has said.
MPs 'seen as liars'
Press Review 15 September 2006
Sir Alistair Graham, chairman of the committee on standards in public life, has called on leading politicians to rebuild the trust of voters.
Sleaze watchdog head under fire
Press Review 26 July 2006
Labour MPs are calling for the resignation of Sir Alistair Graham over allegations of a conflict of interest.
Blair police interview delayed
Press Review 24 July 2006
The anticipated police interview with Tony Blair over 'cash-for-peerages' allegations is expected to be delayed because Lord Levy has refused to answer questions.
No10 rejects sleaze code criticisms
News Article 21 July 2006
Number 10 has rebuffed a fresh barrage of criticism over how it polices the ministerial code of conduct.
Prescott 'broke ministerial code'
Press Review 21 July 2006
John Prescott breached the ministerial code by staying with the owner of the millennium dome, according to the chairman of the Committee for Standards in Public Life.
Prescott faces 'mild rebuke'
News Article 20 July 2006
John Prescott is expected to be rebuked for failing to disclose his stay at the ranch of millennium dome owner Philip Anschutz.
Prescott faces 'mild rebuke'
Press Review 20 July 2006
A number of the papers report that John Prescott will only be given a "mild rebuke" today for breaking parliamentary rules over his stay at the