Upholding standards in public life: A keynote speech by Lord Evans
Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, reflected on the UK's approach to standards in public life.

Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, reflected on the UK's approach to standards in public life.
Angela Rayner joined us at the Institute to discuss Labour's plans for a new, independent Ethics and Integrity Commission.
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Greensill, and subsequent revelations on relations between the private sector and government, have exposed weaknesses in the rules on standards.
A special conference exploring problems with the way standards in government are upheld and what can be done to strengthen the system.