Guido’s story on Rayner getting civil servants in her own private office to move house for her was widely covered – the Tories demanded an investigation into it. MHCLG previously told hacks it provided “logistical support” to facilitate the DPM’s move into a grace and favour apartment in Admiralty House. Now they admit it in earnest…
In response to a written question from Kevin Hollinrake minister Alex Norris admits civil servants helped with the move: “As this support was provided in relation to the move to an official residence it is not possible to identify a specific number of staff.” They don’t even know how many…
Norris adds: “Professional removal and cleaning services were hired and paid for personally by the Deputy Prime Minister and at no cost to the Department.” Did Angela not fancy paying them for the full job?
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”