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Morgan McSweeney calls for rethink of cabinet ministers’ ‘quasi-judicial’ powers

Global Published 11 November 2026, 21:12 · archived 11 Nov 2026

Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff also says the ‘thicket of rules’ about how PMs operate should be cleared awayKeir Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has called for a rethink of “quasi-judicial” powers given to cabinet ministers such as the energy secretary’s ability to approve future oil and gas fields.McSweeney, who helped propel Starmer to power and served as his chief of staff until earlier this year, said he believed “quasi-judicial processes” were stopping wider cabinet discussions and input from the prime minister on issues of national importance. Continue reading...

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