Articles tagged "transparency"

Ukraine Daily Summary - Tuesday, May 2

Ukraine’s counterattacks in Bakhmut reportedly force Russian troops to abandon some positions -- Infrastructure sabotaged in two Russian regions -- Minister urges Ukrainians in occupied territories to refuse Russian passports contrary to Ombudsman's advice -- Patriot air defense faces its toughest challenge ever in Ukraine -- and more

Unethical Migrant Website Set up by UK Home Office

Site offering supposedly independent advice is part of a £23,000 government social media campaign

Boris & Tories Refuse to Reveal How Many Times Contact Tracing Turned off on Covid-19 App

Tory government admits it has data but is blocking release, prompting speculation that figure is embarrassing

PPE Scandal: Next Week’s Hearing in the United Kingdom

On Tuesday 18 May 2021, the Good Law Project's legal challenge to the PPE procurement scandal will be heard in the High Court. It’s the first day of a mammoth 5 day hearing. 

Body with Power to Suspend MPs Could Investigate Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has repeatedly refused to be open, honest or transparent with the donations and gifts he receives from either extremely wealthy individuals or Conservative party donors

Dominic Cummings' Pals no Competition Contract Award to be Heard in Court

Award of Covid-19 contracts are genuine public interest issues, says court. Tory government looses argument for second time.

UK Tory Government Departments Breaking Guidance on Conflicts of Interest

A number of Tory controlled Government departments are failing to follow official guidance on the declaration of board members’ conflicts of interest

Contracts handed to UK Conservatives

In this case Government's apparent amnesia when it comes to its legal obligations has prevented timely public scrutiny of a multi-million pound direct award to a Tory party member and donor

Going to Court for Tory Government's Award of Contracts to Abingdon Health for Rapid Antibody Tests

Abingdon Health has been marred by controversy since the very beginning, with Government suppressing reports that raised the alarm around the effectiveness of the tests.

Tory's Pork Barrel Politics

These are the building blocks for a one-party state. Nothing less than democracy is at stake.