Julian Reacts To Sue Gray Report Update
February 1, 2022
Having waited for the conclusion of Sue Gray’s investigation for some weeks now, I read with disappointment the stripped-back update that was published yesterday. While it is not clear how much of Sue Gray’s report is being withheld for the duration of the Metropolitan Police investigation, we can say for certain that an overhaul of how Downing Street and the Prime Minister’s private office operates is needed.
To have the privilege of working as an elected representative or as a civil servant comes with the responsibility of observing the highest standards, yet the limited findings published yesterday confirm repeated failures in judgement and leadership.
The public deserve to be able to read Sue Gray’s report in full so any proposals for reform can be assessed appropriately. I am therefore deeply concerned by the current lack of commitment to allow the full report to be published once the Metropolitan Police investigation has concluded. There is no justification for the Government to airbrush Sue Gray’s findings, no matter how damning they may be.
Quite simply, the unredacted report needs to be published as soon as possible so our actions in response can be fully informed.
