Watchdog 'largely satisfied' after cronyism row review
Briefly

The Civil Service Commission's review into government job appointments found the process largely satisfactory, indicating fewer exceptions than usual were made post-general election.
Despite some concerns raised about potential cronyism, the review highlighted that the Labour government made fewer exception appointments, displaying a deviation from typical patterns.
Two technical breaches of recruitment principles related to record-keeping were identified, revealing a need for departments to enhance their tracking systems for appointments.
Concerns about cronyism in new Labour government appointments were echoed by Conservative officials, emphasizing a call for transparency and accountability in civil service processes.
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