The Conservative Party has raised the appointments of four people to the Civil Service since Labour entered government, raising concerns of impartiality. The Cabinet Office said the claims from the Tories are 'untrue'.
The Conservatives are demanding an investigation into Labour's appointment of several senior civil servants since the election, which the Opposition claims may have broken hiring rules. The government says the claims from the Opposition are 'untrue'. The appointments include Emily Middleton, formerly of Labour-aligned group Labour Together; and Ian Corfield, who donated to the party, being given senior roles in the service.
In his letter, Mr Glen highlights the 1854 Northcote-Trevelyan report - which he brands 'the foundation of the modern Civil Service' - saying it warns against appointing people by 'personal and political considerations'. He adds that his letter is a 'formal complaint' under section 13 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 that was passed by Gordon Brown.
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