Powerful letter from the Commissioner on Standards in Public Life, Peter Riddell, warning of ministerial attempts to "pack" interview panels and reward political allies with public appointments, in ways "expressly barred" by the Cabinet Office Code. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… 
The letter also warns of an increase in unregulated appointments, and the rewarding of political allies with seats on the Boards of Government Departments.
"Some at the centre of government want not only to have the final say but to tilt the competition system in their favour to appoint their allies". Leaking favoured candidates for jobs (eg BBC Chair) discourages others from applying. Letter summarised here: civilserviceworld.com/news/article/w…
CORRECTION: in the rush to tweet, I accidentally described Peter Riddell as the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life. He is in fact the Commissioner for Public Appointments, writing *to* the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Apologies.
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