The home affairs select committee, under chair Karen Bradley, has shifted from rigorous oversight to a far more congenial approach, almost to the point of mutual admiration with Yvette Cooper. While Cooper was once feared for her tenacity, the new committee, predominantly made up of Labour MPs from the 2024 intake, refrained from asking hard-hitting questions, leading to an ineffective session. This raises concerns about accountability in the Home Office, as the committee's lack of rigor contrasts sharply with the past, where the Home Secretary faced serious challenges.
It's as if the committee—dominated largely by new Labour MPs—has forgotten its purpose, retreating into a space of mutual admiration rather than scrutiny.
The current home affairs select committee didn’t challenge Yvette Cooper, failing to hold her accountable in the rigorous way her predecessors had.
With Cooper appearing to dictate the committee's agenda, scrutiny was sorely lacking, and hard questions were avoided to maintain feigned cordiality.
The tone set by committee chair Karen Bradley exemplified a lack of firmness; her style was more suited to a tea party than serious oversight.
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