Labour calls for proper scrutiny after Downing Street’s latest apparent attempt to put pressure on regulator
Downing Street has argued that Kathryn Stone, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, should not investigate who paid for the renovation of Boris Johnson’s flat, in the latest apparent attempt to exert pressure on the independent regulator.
Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said there was no need for Stone to look into the matter as the No 10 flat was not connected to the prime minister’s role as an MP, prompting Labour to warn that it was vital the matter was properly scrutinised.
