I was a councillor for 24 years (2002-26) and a council leader for 12 of those years. So it worries me deeply to see recent polling which shows that trust in politicians and political parties in the UK is amongst the lowest in Western Europe – and has been for some time. Results from the...
CEO Stu Sterling’s Blog – August 2026 Codes of Conduct are about protecting the public and employees by creating the right environment and culture. As the Public Office (Accountability) Bill moves closer to achieving Royal Assent, the EIC is talking to those that its implementation will affect. The Government asked us to establish ourselves, over...
The EIC has this week launched a new Codes of Ethical Conduct initiative, in support of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as the Hillsborough Law. Building on the foundation of the Seven Principles of Public Life, this major new project is a direct response to the systemic institutional failings which lie at the...
The EIC is delighted to welcome three new independent Members to the Commission, following their appointment by the Prime Minister. The new Members will begin their five-year terms with the Commission on 01 August 2026. The new appointees are: Dr Samuel Power Dr Samuel Power is a Lecturer in Politics in the School of Sociology,...
The EIC has today published its first report, Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, following a formal request from the Government to launch a review into these areas in March this year. The review benefited from the participation and evidence of more than 40 stakeholders and interested groups. This was a significant commitment and we...