Thread by @TomLondon6

In an annex to the Ministerial Code are the Seven Principles of Public Life. I set them out in this thread. I make no comments but invite you to consider if Boris Johnson meets the requirements of these Principles.

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SELFLESSNESS

Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest

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INTEGRITY

Must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them. Should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits. Must declare & resolve interests & relationships
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OBJECTIVITY

Must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using best evidence and without discrimination or bias

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny necessary to ensure this

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OPENNESS

Should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner. Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for doing so

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HONESTY

Holders of public office should be truthful

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LEADERSHIP

Holders of public office should exhibit these seven principles in their own behaviour. They should actively promote and robustly support the principles and be willing to challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs

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