Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment Debate
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Justin Madders
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Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment
Justin Madders Excerpts(2 years, 9 months ago)
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Michael Ellis
I do not see this as a special status. This is a Minister of the Crown who remains Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and now has the role of chief of staff at No. 10. It is a highly democratic, highly accountable position. In fact, more so than any of those who went before. The hon. Gentleman should welcome it if he is interested in democracy.
Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
How many of these Downing Street staff departures in the past few days are a direct result of Sue Gray’s report? Have there been any associated findings of culpability against individuals for the failings set out in that report?