Keir Starmer is abolishing the independent post-ministerial jobs watchdog due to criticism of its ineffectiveness. Financial penalties will be introduced for former ministers breaching rules after leaving government. Severance payments will be restricted for those exiting office due to serious breaches of the ministerial code. An independent ethics and integrity commission, incorporating the Committee on Standards in Public Life, will oversee these standards and report annually to the prime minister. The new commission seeks to establish clearer codes of conduct and enhance oversight across public sector bodies.
Keir Starmer's plan to abolish the independent post-ministerial jobs watchdog introduced financial penalties for breaches of conduct after leaving government, enhancing standards oversight.
The new independent ethics and integrity commission, led by Doug Chalmers, will report annually to the prime minister and engage with public sector bodies on codes of conduct.
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