Senior Scots head to House of Lords
News Article 29 April 2005
Four prominent Scottish political figures are among a 16-strong list of peers to be confirmed on Saturday.
Report says cronyism and spin is 'worse under Blair'
Press Review 9 September 2004
Voters think "cronyism" has got worse since Labour came to power, Whitehall's standards watchdog said yesterday.
Row over Welsh language post
News Article 24 August 2004
A civil service watchdog is to review the appointment of the Welsh Language Board's new chairman.
Watchdog criticises Morgan job block plea
News Article 6 July 2004
The civil service commissioners have revealed why they rejected an appeal from the Welsh first minister to block a top appointment.
Triesman peerage sparks new cronyism row
News Article 19 December 2003
The Conservatives have accused Tony Blair of cronyism following the news that a former Labour general secretary is to receive a life peerage.
Howard to face cronyism row
Press Review 5 December 2003
Whitehall union warns of cronyism
Press Review 29 September 2003
Senior Tory slams DPP nominee
Press Review 11 August 2003
Howard enters CPS 'cronyism' row
News Article 10 August 2003
Michael Howard has turned the spotlight on the CV of the new head of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Cronyism row erupts over DPP appointment
Press Review 6 August 2003
Opposition attacks prosecutions appointment
News Article 5 August 2003
The Tories have accused the government of cronyism after it was announced that a colleague of Cherie Blair is set to become director of public prosecutions.
MPs seek 'balance' in scrutiny of appointments
News Article 10 July 2003
Commons select committees would be able to scrutinise ministerial appointments to key public sector jobs under a new plan put forward by MPs.
Minister in row over appointments accusation
Press Review 9 July 2003
Public appointments improvement reported
News Article 8 July 2003
The handling of public appointments has improved over the last 12 months, a report published on Tuesday has found.
PM's patronage powers targeted
Press Review 7 July 2003
