Papers today and over the weekend focused on one thing: the resignation of Liam Fox. While the exact claims relating to the scandal continue to emerge, the discussion among commentators has moved onto the lobbying system as a whole.
In The Observer Andrew Rawnsley says that the Fox scandal is indicative of a widespread problem at the top of government
And an Observer editorial calls for Cameron to honour his opposition pledge to crack down on dubious lobby practices
The Daily Telegraph agrees, calling for David Cameron to end ‘crony capitalism’
Fresh claims on the Liam Fox scandal this morning in The Independent – now new defence secretary Philip Hammond come under fire for links to one of Fox’s millionaire backers
Peter Hitchens attacks the ‘hypocrisy’ of the left for using speculation over the nature of Fox and Werritty’s relationship to their advantage in the Mail on Sunday
James Forsyth on why Fox’s resignation is good for Cameron
Plus, Matthew Parris calls for the Tory right to look to life after Cameron (£)
In other news:
As Nick Clegg calls for the release of Hillsborough documents
Nadine Dorries hits out at the Tory frontbench, reports The Sunday Express
Lynne Featherstone tells the Observer that the government’s maternity plans are ‘hideous’
Chris Huhne and David Cameron are meeting with energy suppliers to try to reduce energy costs
MPs could vote on a referendum on Europe ‘within weeks’
Comments
Be the first to comment on this article!