In this post-truth era, and with a growing cynicism towards politicians, it’s important to remember that when a Cabinet minister speaks we are still entitled to assume they aren’t avoiding the truth.
For voters, it’s likely that the government’s most memorable offence will be the embarrassment of cancelling the Games, not who knew what, when.
But that doesn’t ignore the annoying principle of ministerial accountability, even for trivial matters.ottle of plonk. It seems likely that the Commonwealth Games saga will pass without any political fatalities, aided by the abysmal performance of the majority of members of the upper house committee supposedly probing the cancellation.
All aside from David Davis and David Limbrick, who seem to be the only two committed to finding out the truth.The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up
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