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Local government stays in limbo on standards

'Ethical leadership is not just a national concern – it is foundational to trust in local democracy,' writes Graeme McDonald.

By Graeme McDonald | 28 August 2025

Local government stays in limbo on standards

As Parliament wound down for the summer, a significant development in public sector ethics has quietly emerged.

The Government has announced the formation of a new Ethics and Integrity Commission, fulfilling a key pledge from the Labour Party's election manifesto.

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