“The principles of
impartiality and the proper use of public resources continue to apply to all
government communications activity, including activity related to the EU
referendum.” So said Cabinet
Secretary Jeremy Heywood.
Why the hollow laugh? Because it only applies to one side. Pro Stay Ministers can use the full resources
of government to back up their case including civil servants paid for by you and
me. But pro Leave ministers can't. Sounds more like One Rule for You, One Rule
for Me.
Which comes a day after the revelation that a pro-EU letter supposedly
from FTSE 100 bosses was actually drafted by a Downing Street civil servant,
paid for by you and me.
The Prime Minister said Chris Hopkins wrote the letter with
his authorisation: “He’s a civil servant
working in No.10 and his authority comes from me, and he’s doing an excellent job…
the government’s view is that we should Remain in a reformed European Union and
the civil service is able to support the government in that role”.
So there you have it.
Level playing field? Not.
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