UK Government Accused of Ministerial Code Breach Over Defense Review Leak

The UK government faced criticism from Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, for releasing details of a major defense review to the media before Parliament. Hoyle called this a "blatant breach" of the ministerial code. He emphasized that Parliament, not the media, should be the first to receive such crucial information. Hoyle's statement underscores the ongoing tension between the government and Parliament regarding transparency and communication protocols. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining established procedures for disseminating important policy announcements.