by Rowena Mason Whitehall editor on (#6E4RZ)
Standards commissioner's ruling has set precedent, says Labour MP who first asked PM about wife's interest in childcare agencyMinisters may need to be more transparent about their financial interests after a significant ruling" that found Rishi Sunak failed to declare his wife's interest in a childcare agency, the MP who triggered the inquiry has said.Catherine McKinnell, the Labour MP who first asked him about the potential conflict of interest, said the ruling set a precedent that meant ministers were likely to have to make greater disclosures in relation to their interests when questioned in parliament. Continue reading...