Government spin machine to be probed
News Article 16 January 2003
The government's media officials are to be investigated over the spin rows of last year.
Sixsmith stays silent
Press Review 11 July 2002
Sixsmith warned on silence pledge
Press Review 9 July 2002
Sixsmith seeks guidance on Wicks committee evidence
News Article 9 July 2002
Martin Sixsmith is taking legal advice regarding his giving evidence to the Wicks committee on special advisors, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Sixsmith banned from giving evidence
Press Review 27 June 2002
Sixsmith to sell his story
Press Review 31 May 2002
Byers stands by statement claims
News Article 12 May 2002
Transport secretary Stephen Byers has again defended his actions in relation to the "resignation" of his former PR chief Martin Sixsmith.
Byers on the defensive
Press Review 10 May 2002
Byers on the ropes - again
Press Review 9 May 2002
Blair wasn't there for Byers
News Article 9 May 2002
The prime minister has reaffirmed his backing for Stephen Byers but he was not in the Commons to support him.
Conservatives press on with 'censure' of Byers
News Article 9 May 2002
The Tories are to press ahead with a censure motion against Stephen Byers.
Byers in a spin
Press Review 8 May 2002
Downing Street defends Byers over spin row
News Article 7 May 2002
The prime minister has full confidence in Stephen Byers despite claims that he is a "disgraceful liar" who misled parliament over the resignation of his PR chief Martin Sixsmith.
Sixsmith delivers ultimatum
Press Review 1 April 2002
Byers row was 'personality clash' says Mottram
News Article 8 March 2002
The row that engulfed Stephen Byers' department was "a personality clash on a big scale" according to its head civil servant.
