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Post by seniorcitizen007 on Aug 13, 2023 19:13:55 GMT
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022According to this the UK's score has dropped by 5 (from 78 to 73) since 2021 ... a greater drop than any other European country (including Russia). Why would that be?
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Post by Pacifico on Aug 13, 2023 21:49:18 GMT
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022According to this the UK's score has dropped by 5 (from 78 to 73) since 2021 ... a greater drop than any other European country (including Russia). Why would that be? it tells you in the report - the response to Covid. |
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Post by thomas on Aug 14, 2023 6:31:29 GMT
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022According to this the UK's score has dropped by 5 (from 78 to 73) since 2021 ... a greater drop than any other European country (including Russia). Why would that be? it tells you in the report - the response to Covid.
pacifico out polishing turds yet agin.yesterday tory nadine dorries , today corruption in the tory government.
it says nothing of the kind.
UK drops down global corruption index after string of scandals
Transparency International warns of UK’s ‘woeful inadequacies’ as Qatar, UAE and Russia slide down list
The UK has fallen sharply down the global corruption league table after a report warned of “woeful inadequacies” in upholding political integrity.
Britain fell seven places to 18th on Transparency International’s corruption perceptions index, representing the biggest fall among the G7 countries.
The report was published two days after Rishi Sunak sacked the Conservative party chair, Nadhim Zahawi, after revelations over his tax affairs, including that he paid a penalty to HMRC.
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Qatar, Russia and United Arab Emirates were among the biggest fallers on the list of 180 nations and territories, which is used as a global benchmark by analysts and investors.
Britain’s reputation has been damaged by a string of political scandals among the Conservative party. The country had three prime ministers in 2022, with Boris Johnson departing after Partygate, as well as scandals including the conduct of Tory MP Chris Pincher.
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Post by thomas on Aug 14, 2023 6:35:57 GMT
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022According to this the UK's score has dropped by 5 (from 78 to 73) since 2021 ... a greater drop than any other European country (including Russia). Why would that be? heres the reasons why transparency international themselves give ....
January 31, 2023 - Britain has slumped to its lowest-ever score in Transparency International’s global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Results published today show the UK’s score fell sharply to 73 this year – its lowest since the Index underwent a major revamp in 2012 – resulting in a seven-place tumble in the global rankings from 11th to 18th
Details continued to emerge of the government’s ‘VIP lane’ for fast-tracking offers of PPE from companies with political links. Our research previously warned this process appeared systemically biased in favour of those with connections to the party of government.
A cross-party parliamentary watchdog raised concerns that decisions on how to award money from the £3.6bn towns fund, designed to boost economic growth in struggling towns, were not impartial and were politically motivated.
We revealed 40 potential breaches of the ministerial code that were not investigated in the past five years. Details of almost all these potential breaches emerged during the CPI data collection period.
An investigation revealed wealthy donors to the Conservatives who gave at least £3million and took on a temporary role as the party treasurer commonly went on to be given a place in the House of Lords.
To stop the slide in the UK’s score and regain its place in the CPI’s top 10, we call on the government to:
Restore integrity in public life by supporting the Public Service (Integrity and Ethics) Bill currently in the House of Lords, which would implement a raft of changes to raise and enforce standards in government.
Show leadership and a genuine commitment to transparency and accountability by appointing an influential Anti-Corruption Champion, publishing an ambitious anti-corruption strategy, and delivering on the UK’s G7 commitments to tackle corruption and kleptocrats.
Protect taxpayers’ money through full and candid disclosure of the COVID-19 'VIP lane’ and future-proof public procurement by better addressing conflicts of interest and subjecting all government emergency contracting powers to time limits and tougher scrutiny.
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Post by Pacifico on Aug 14, 2023 7:02:16 GMT
it tells you in the report - the response to Covid. pacifico out polishing turds yet agin.yesterday tory nadine dorries , today corruption in the tory government. it says nothing of the kind. Stop lying and just read the report  With a five-point decline since 2021, the UK (73) stands as a warning that countries in the top tier of the index are still vulnerable to the perception of corruption and undue influence. Public trust in government is worryingly low after a string of political “sleaze” and public spending scandals, which showcased how easily political access could be bought by private interests and exposed loopholes that let public officials regulate their own conduct.
Individuals with political connections were appointed to senior public-sector roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic institutions have come under attack and opportunities for parliamentary scrutiny have been reduced. All of this has raised serious questions about transparency in Westminster. In recent years, lobbying scandals in Parliament and revelations of the extent of potential ministerial misconduct have further highlighted the woeful inadequacy of the systems that are supposed to protect integrity and standards in public life.
A fifth of UK COVID-19 contracts raised red flags warranting further investigation. There was systematic bias in the awarding of PPE contracts to those with political connections, via the government’s “VIP lane”. This cross-over of vested interests and political power puts public money at risk and impairs the government’s response to the economic crisis.
A new code of conduct for parliamentarians and the appointment of a new ethics advisor – even if after some delay – are steps in the right direction. If the government is truly committed to restoring trust in politics, it needs to overhaul how the standards and conduct of elected representatives are regulated to stop the slide.
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Post by thomas on Aug 14, 2023 7:07:46 GMT
pacifico out polishing turds yet agin.yesterday tory nadine dorries , today corruption in the tory government. it says nothing of the kind. Stop lying and just read the report With a five-point decline since 2021, the UK (73) stands as a warning that countries in the top tier of the index are still vulnerable to the perception of corruption and undue influence. Public trust in government is worryingly low after a string of political “sleaze” and public spending scandals, which showcased how easily political access could be bought by private interests and exposed loopholes that let public officials regulate their own conduct.
Individuals with political connections were appointed to senior public-sector roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic institutions have come under attack and opportunities for parliamentary scrutiny have been reduced. All of this has raised serious questions about transparency in Westminster. In recent years, lobbying scandals in Parliament and revelations of the extent of potential ministerial misconduct have further highlighted the woeful inadequacy of the systems that are supposed to protect integrity and standards in public life.
A fifth of UK COVID-19 contracts raised red flags warranting further investigation. There was systematic bias in the awarding of PPE contracts to those with political connections, via the government’s “VIP lane”. This cross-over of vested interests and political power puts public money at risk and impairs the government’s response to the economic crisis.
A new code of conduct for parliamentarians and the appointment of a new ethics advisor – even if after some delay – are steps in the right direction. If the government is truly committed to restoring trust in politics, it needs to overhaul how the standards and conduct of elected representatives are regulated to stop the slide.
so the whole world struggled with covid , but the uk has one of the biggest falls in dealing with it due to the corruption and incompetence of the tories?
Nope. You are no selling this turd polishing to me pacifico.
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Post by Red Rackham on Aug 14, 2023 8:30:29 GMT
www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022According to this the UK's score has dropped by 5 (from 78 to 73) since 2021 ... a greater drop than any other European country (including Russia). Why would that be? Probably because the government say they are trying to stop the illegal invasion from the EU, but anyone with an IQ in double figures can see that's patent nonsense. |
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Post by Pacifico on Aug 14, 2023 17:19:05 GMT
Stop lying and just read the report With a five-point decline since 2021, the UK (73) stands as a warning that countries in the top tier of the index are still vulnerable to the perception of corruption and undue influence. Public trust in government is worryingly low after a string of political “sleaze” and public spending scandals, which showcased how easily political access could be bought by private interests and exposed loopholes that let public officials regulate their own conduct.
Individuals with political connections were appointed to senior public-sector roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic institutions have come under attack and opportunities for parliamentary scrutiny have been reduced. All of this has raised serious questions about transparency in Westminster. In recent years, lobbying scandals in Parliament and revelations of the extent of potential ministerial misconduct have further highlighted the woeful inadequacy of the systems that are supposed to protect integrity and standards in public life.
A fifth of UK COVID-19 contracts raised red flags warranting further investigation. There was systematic bias in the awarding of PPE contracts to those with political connections, via the government’s “VIP lane”. This cross-over of vested interests and political power puts public money at risk and impairs the government’s response to the economic crisis.
A new code of conduct for parliamentarians and the appointment of a new ethics advisor – even if after some delay – are steps in the right direction. If the government is truly committed to restoring trust in politics, it needs to overhaul how the standards and conduct of elected representatives are regulated to stop the slide.
so the whole world struggled with covid , but the uk has one of the biggest falls in dealing with it due to the corruption and incompetence of the tories?
Nope. You are no selling this turd polishing to me pacifico.
I'm not trying to sell you anything - I'm trying to educate you. But it looks like that might be a forlorn hope. |
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Post by Equivocal on Aug 15, 2023 2:44:23 GMT
it tells you in the report - the response to Covid. Speaking of which, I don't know if anyone might recall my posts on the old site about a particular beneficiary of that response and the shifting of assets and liabilities thereafter. In any event, a bit of an update:-
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