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.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the practice of 'golden goodbyes' for those ousted for misconduct. The reforms also introduce financial penalties for ex-ministers who break lobbying rules, aiming to close loopholes and restore public trust in government. These changes fulfill a key Labour manifesto pledge to raise standards in public life and increase accountability.
Critics welcome the move but call for even stronger, legally-backed rules to prevent abuse of the 'revolving door' between government and private sector.
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