Keir Starmer needs to crack down on misconduct in politics, John Major says

Former prime minister urges Labour PM to introduce proper sanctions amid concerns over promised ethics commissionUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer needs to reset standards in public life and bring in proper sanctions before trust in the UK system is damaged beyond salvage, John Major has said.The former Conservative prime minister said proposals for an ethics commission appeared to be “in the long grass” but No 10 could strengthen the Nolan principles of public life and make sure there was punishment for misconduct within the standards framework.Asking the House of Lords advisory commission to scrutinise the suitability of political peerages as well as their propriety.Giving statutory powers to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments so they can impose sanctions on former politicians and officials who flout time-limited lobbying bans.Ensuring the government responds swiftly to recommendations from the committee on standards in public life.New protections to prevent wealthy foreign interests influencing politics through mega donations. A cap on individual contributions is under consideration.Returning the electoral commission to being an independent body free of government guidance. Continue reading...

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