Owen Paterson launches ECHR case over Commons standards process

Ex-Cabinet minister Owen Paterson launches European Court of Human Rights battle over Commons standards probe into lobbying that ended his career Owen Paterson has complained to the ECHR over Commons standards process Former Cabinet minister resigned as an MP as he faced suspension for lobbying He is arguing that the process of investigation was ‘not … Read more

Red Wall Tories set up WhatsApp group called ‘Liz for Leader’

Red Wall Tories set up WhatsApp group called ‘Liz for Leader’ in plot to install Foreign Secretary Truss as party head Red Wall seat Tory MPs have set up a ‘Liz for Leader’ group on WhatsApp Members said to be secretly plotting to install Foreign Secretary as party leader They have urged colleagues to rebel against Boris Johnson … Read more

MPs will get chance to ‘unpick’ Boris Johnson’s bid to save Owen Paterson from suspension next week

MPs will get chance to ‘unpick’ Boris Johnson’s bid to save Owen Paterson from suspension next week…as Prime Minister ducks questions over whether he’s sorry for sparking the row The PM is not ready to apologise over his handling of the Owen Paterson scandal Yesterday a No 10 spokesman repeatedly ducked questions about the matter  … Read more

MPs could be banned from taking second jobs as consultants in wake of Owen Paterson sleaze scandal 

MPs are being paid tens of thousands of pounds a year to act as consultants and advisers for a range of companies, with some receiving many times their parliamentary salary. Analysis of the Register of Members’ Financial Interests shows 34 MPs listing payments for consultancy or advisory work. They include Owen Paterson, who was found … Read more

‘How does he find time to be an MP? Tory Geoffrey Cox’s £1m legal earnings are condemned

‘How does he find time to be an MP? Tory Geoffrey Cox’s £1m legal earnings are condemned by Labour as PM says second jobs will be ‘looked at’ with calls for consultancies to be banned Politicians are pointing fingers at each other over their paid sidelines  Comes after bitter row over Boris Johnson’s abortive bid … Read more