UK Integrity & Ethics

Blind Trusts: integrity silver bullet or transparency blackhole?

• Dr Daniel Beizsley

The latest version of the list of ministers’ interests reveals a total of 10 ministers, including the Prime Minister, have in place (or are in the process of setting up)...

Briefing: Blind Trusts – integrity silver bullet or transparency blackhole?

As recognised by the OECD in 2003 guidance on managing conflicts of interest, blind trusts are a widely used tool to help politicians balance the responsibilities of public office without...

Integrity Deferred? An audit of government implementation of standards recommendations made by independent expert bodies

• Dr Daniel Beizsley

• Dr Susan Hawley

Five months ago, on the steps of Downing Street, new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to lead a government with “integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.” That pledge represented...

Press release: Govt implements just 4 out of 57 ethics recommendations, says Spotlight on Corruption

Spotlight on Corruption today launches its latest report – an audit of how the government has so far failed to implement crucial recommendations on upgrading ethics in government made by...

A “modest step in the right direction”– Peers accept amendment requiring UK political parties to identify and manage risks of donations from foreign powers

• George Havenhand

Members of the House of Lords last night took a small but significant step towards tackling the immense harm caused by foreign influence over the UK’s political system, with 207...

#WestminsterAccounts: Transparency is not enough. We need real reform

• Dr Susan Hawley

So here we go again. The Westminster Accounts is the latest scandal showing how vulnerable UK politics is to those seeking undue influence with their cheque books and how money...

Anti-corruption day – some reflections on the challenges ahead

• Dr Susan Hawley

This year has been a whirlwind on the anti-corruption front. From integrity issues bringing down a Prime Minister in July, to the UK finally getting to grips with its Londongrad...

Could ‘Know Your Donor’ rules for political parties help stop the endless scandals about dodgy donors?

• Dr Daniel Beizsley

Tomorrow, the House of Lords will debate the National Security Bill and has an opportunity to make an important intervention on tackling dubious money in UK politics. Both the current...