Inside Politics: Ethics

Tory leadership frontrunner Liz Truss won’t commit to appointing ethics adviser as she’s accused of breaking ministerial code, writes Matt Mathers

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Hello there, I’m Matt Mathers and welcome to The Independent’s Inside Politics newsletter.

Best wishes to everyone celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day – stay safe. Back in the Tory leadership race, Liz Truss has refused to commit to appointing a new ethics adviser if she wins the keys to No 10 – just as she is accused of breaking the ministerial code.

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