So-called ‘access talks’ happen before every general election but mark significant change in access for opposition party
Rishi Sunak has given permission for Labour shadow ministers to start talks with civil servants about how they would run a government if they win the election later this year – a routine but nonetheless highly symbolic process ahead of a possible handover of power.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: “In line with the longstanding process set out in the cabinet manual, the prime minister has authorised access talks between the official opposition and civil service.”
Continue reading…So-called ‘access talks’ happen before every general election but mark significant change in access for opposition partyRishi Sunak has given permission for Labour shadow ministers to start talks with civil servants about how they would run a government if they win the election later this year – a routine but nonetheless highly symbolic process ahead of a possible handover of power.A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: “In line with the longstanding process set out in the cabinet manual, the prime minister has authorised access talks between the official opposition and civil service.” Continue reading…