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Labour Together

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 19 May 2026UIN 1211

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will place in the Library a copy of the information and documentation provided by the hon. Member for Makerfield to (a) the Cabinet Office PET team and (b) the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Statements to assist their two inquiries into Labour Together.

Answered by Chris Ward

On 15 February 2026, the Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office to establish the facts in this case. Following the conclusion of that process, the Prime Minister referred the matter to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. The Independent Adviser then provided advice to the Prime Minister on 27 February, which has been published.

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