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FDA condemns “vicious and orchestrated” personal attacks on Parliamentary Standards Commissioner
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned “completely unacceptable” personal attacks on the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards – “a public servant who cannot answer back”
4th Nov 2021
News
FDA welcomes Committee on Standards in Public Life recommendations for Ministerial Code reform
General Secretary Dave Penman welcomed the “comprehensive report”, which details “where urgent action is needed to restore public faith”
1st Nov 2021
News

FDA criticises Dowden’s “frankly insulting” comments on return to offices
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has accused the Conservative Co-Chair of pandering to the party faithful.
7th Oct 2021
News
Unwillingness to address Vaz bullying at the time should 'weigh heavy' on Parliament, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman said the IEP report “could not paint a clearer picture of sustained, inappropriate conduct”
23rd Sep 2021
News
The Senedd needs a new, independent process for complaints against members
FDA Cymru|Wales is calling for a truly independent process to deal with complaints about the conduct of Members of the Senedd.
20th Sep 2021
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Features

“Be prepared to do things differently”
Chief Executive of Acas Susan Clews, talks to Scott Dobson about the lessons she has learnt from the pandemic and reflects on the opportunities that now exist to build more productive, inclusive and flexible workplaces.
1st Dec 2021| By Scott Dobson
Interview
Cycles of challenges
Following his recent re-election as General Secretary, Beckie Smith talks to Dave Penman about culture wars, flexible working, “the most important pay deal in a decade” and what’s next for the FDA.
1st Dec 2021| By Beckie Smith
Interview

Press releases

13th Nov 2020
Sonia Khan: Statement on employment tribunal claim
Former Treasury Special Adviser Sonia Khan has issued the following statement after reaching a settlement with the Treasury.
Press release
24th Sep 2020
Northern Ireland ministers “must ensure they do not put partisan interests ahead of effective government” says FDA
The FDA responds to the failure of the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland to appoint a new head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Press release
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