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Ministers shouldn’t be able to escape their mistakes

4 May 2019

1:55 AM

4 May 2019

1:55 AM

There is little doubt that Rory Stewart is amply-qualified for his belated promotion to the cabinet. The new International Development Secretary also has a background that means he understands what his brief actually does, and its value. But his move from the Ministry of Justice has also prompted a round of complaining that Stewart will not be held accountable for a pledge that he made.

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