Overview

• Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized the need to meet higher public expectations for the Labour government compared to its predecessor.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer reimbursed costs for gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and a clothing rental agreement.
• The government is developing new principles on gifts and hospitality to be included in an updated ministerial code.
• Criticism arose over perceived hypocrisy, as Labour had pledged to 'clean up politics' while in opposition.
• All gifts received by the Prime Minister were declared, and the government insists no rules were broken.