Politicians shouldn’t be exempt from the rules that most of us live by.
“It can’t be right that the unscrupulous should be allowed to knowingly make false statements to court popularity or win votes without consequence. If we want to rebuild the public’s trust in the political class then preventing deception is a vital first step. If Wales passes this law, we hope that other governments, including that at Westminster, will introduce similar measures.”
Welsh Senedd members consider criminalising lying by politicians
Ex-Plaid Cymru leader Adam Jones, a leading proponent, says credibility gap in politics has become ‘gaping chasm’Steven Morris (The Guardian)
