NEW: I understand that the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has concluded that she will not decide whether to investigate the PM over donations and the refurbishment of his flat until after Electoral Comm investigation has concluded. In other words, could be a long wait.
Does have a logic to it- EC has greater powers to probe exactly what's happened. Presumably thinking is once that's transpired Commissioner is in a better position to adjudge.
Why we're still waiting for the Mustique investigation conclusion 16 months on is a different matter...
Why we're still waiting for the Mustique investigation conclusion 16 months on is a different matter...
@margarethodge who was pushing for an investigation tells me: “I have a great deal of respect for the Commissioner, but I am concerned that we are not tackling the problem head on. The person who urgently needs to be held to account is the Prime Minister...
“...With an investigation into the Conservative Party already underway, it is clear that the PM also needs to be scrutinised to see exactly what role he played. The Prime Minister has repeatedly refused to be open, honest or transparent. Enough is enough, we deserve answers now.”
The Commissioner informed the MPs concerned about her decision at the end of last week.
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