Thread by @ThangamMP

Eustice keeps repeating complete inaccuracies. Independent Stds Commissioner investigates allegations of MP wrong-doing, Stds Cttee reviews evidence, MP can make representations (as OP did), take further evidence &if nec. send back to Commissioner. That IS an appeals process.

Extraordinary a govt Minister so woefully misleading (a generous interpretation) about a rigorous system of holding MPs to account to standards in public life.
There is an appeals process, OP did give evidence, the character witness statements were considered.
More #Torysleaze

And on my opposite number, it is embarrassing for him to be saying "it's unfortunate that the two things became conflated" [Owen Paterson and appeals process].
He literally conflated them himself. In his own speech on Weds.
And I told him so at the time.
#TorySleaze

leader of the house role is literally responsible for the Parliamentary timetable. He could have timetabled debates on reforming Stds. He could have NOT linked the Paterson case with a proposal to change the process. He could have respected the Stnds Cttee report

At the top of the sleazy pile, Tory PM who thinks he is above the law. No wonder his Leader of the House isn't embarrassed by not understanding his own job.

#TorySleaze

What should happen next in this #Torychaos #Torysleaze saga:
1. Govt motion to rescind shameful amended motion Tory govt whipped through
2. PM rule out peerage for Paterson
3. Motion to reconsider/support Stds Cttee report unamended
4. Stds committee continues ongoing review