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Resignation sparks debate on press freedom and political accountability
British Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons resigned on 28 February 2026 following backlash over his role in commissioning a 2023 report by APCO Worldwide on journalists covering the think tank Labour Together. The research, costing around £36,000, examined reporters from outlets including The Guardian and The Sunday Times, suggesting unsubstantiated links to a “pro-Kremlin” network. An ethics review found no breach of ministerial code, but political pressure and concerns over press freedom prompted Simons’ departure. Observers say the case underscores the delicate balance between political operations and journalists’ rights to report freely without fear of reputational attacks.
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