Our government has grappled for years to devise ethical standards for ministers and other officials. But codes are only part of the answer – MPs must also take responsibility for their own conduct.
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The NHS workforce reconfiguration so far has been an accountant’s response – designed to save money rather than being based upon actual clinical need.
Marriage and domestic relationships existed before the state, and should be returned to the people, not regulated by the government.
In the US, some federal departments become known as ‘turkey farms’ – stuffed with loyal but ultimately useless political appointees.
Reforms are set to continue in the same direction as before.
The United States is the only developed, democratic country that has a political culture of selling ambassadorships.
The Hyde Amendment bans federal abortion funding for most people.
NICE has concluded that more research is needed before it can recommend the use of cannabis based products for medicinal use.
Donald Trump has some ideas about how to end homelessness in the US. Los Angeles’ recent experiences may be an important part of the discussion.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has inspired the cross-country climate marches, but accountability lies with governments and corporations.
A former congressional staffer says withholding damning evidence from Congress and using civilians to carry out presidential or intelligence agency agendas links the Ukraine crisis to other scandals.
The conflict between Congress and President Trump over his dealings with Ukraine’s president is just the latest version of a long-running struggle for power between the two branches of government.
The risk of “pathocracy” is always close. And once entrenched, difficult to dislodge.
India recently revoked a special provision that ended the autonomy of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Here’s the history of the constitutional provision, Article 370.
The US hit the debt ceiling in March and is expected to run out of ways to get around the new $22 trillion limit by September. An economist explains why the ceiling is a dysfunctional relic.
President Trump hinted that he would defy a Supreme Court ruling recently, though he later yielded to its authority. Andrew Jackson – Trump’s hero – likewise challenged the rule of law in the 1830s.
When it comes to inclusive education, England has gone backwards, with more and more students placed in segregated provision or excluded from educational opportunities.
President Trump has unilaterally raised tariffs and sparked trade wars, all without consulting Congress. A century ago, the roles were reversed.
Trump may find it harder to maintain support for his escalating tariffs on China if the US economy shows further signs of weakness.
The Fed said it’s ready to act to ‘sustain the expansion.’ The latest jobs report suggests it may have to act soon.
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