The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, abolishing the much-criticized Acoba watchdog, and introducing stricter rules for ministers.
Under the new measures, ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, and financial penalties will be imposed for breaking post-ministerial lobbying rules. The reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability in government after years of criticism over lax enforcement and costly 'golden goodbyes.' The changes are set to take effect in October and fulfill a key Labour manifesto promise.
Transparency groups have welcomed the move but call for even stronger, legally-backed rules.
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