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The return of 'Tory sleaze'? Owen Paterson and the rules on MPs lobbying
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35 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2021
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A debate on changing the procedure by which standards in Parliament are upheld last week led to a backlash from MPs - and a major u-turn. So, as the government defends itself against allegations of 'sleaze', where, does it leave the current system of policing standards in Westminster?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: - Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent, Times Radio- Jonathan Calvert, Insight Editor, Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Parliament, BBC, Sky News, ITV News See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Nov 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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