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"By exposing institutional fragilities and providing a clear map of the "red lines" that were crossed, the Inquiry has handed the electorate a powerful tool for accountability." Public Opinion Poll @GBCNewsroom ?

🔥 🔥 A very strong statement from Transparency International on the McGrail Inquiry has just been published: Some excerpts: "it would be incredibly risky, maybe even reckless, to leave delivery to Mr Picardo. This is where the UK Government must step in... "The Governor of

Short of a break in party ranks, denial may still catalyse renewal. If reform and independents gain ground, the legacy will not be spin but a more pluralistic politics. Wishful thinking? @togethergib

This remains the likely trajectory unless a government MP breaks ranks, specifically a member of the @GslpSocial or the @rblxGibLibs and votes in favour of any pending no confidence motion.

That is why appetite for reform seems to be growing. Clearer limits on executive power. Real checks that do not rely on goodwill. Independent voices matter here, @llanitoworld is a good example of a long standing push for parliamentary reform and accountability.

This moment exposes the weakness of two party dominance. A weak opposition means accountability too often depends on party loyalty, not scrutiny.

When leaders deny what people can plainly read for themselves, frustration grows. Spin does not reassure. It alienates. Trust erodes.

The CM’s insistence that the inquiry “completely exonerates” him, despite clear findings of improper conduct, may prove a turning point for Gibraltar politics. 🧵..

If the AG already knew the CM had crossed constitutional lines, was the unusually broad advance immunity, including a promise to discontinue future prosecutions, appropriate? @keith_azopardi @NickCruzGib @LlanitoWorld

Having considered the McGrail Inquiry Report released today: Should Fabian Picardo resign from his role as Chief Minister?

If criminally investigated, the above could realistically engage the following offences: • Misconduct in public office • Attempting to pervert the course of justice • Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information @anticorruption @votegsd @togethergib @LlanitoWorld

From 12 May to early June 2020, following the execution of search warrants, pressure was applied by Fabian Picardo to police leadership, including Commissioner Ian McGrail, in ways the Inquiry found constitutionally improper. (Ch. 12)

Between April and June 2020, Fabian Picardo repeatedly failed to manage clear conflicts of interest where personal, political or professional relationships overlapped with the exercise of official power during a sensitive criminal investigation. (Ch. 10–12)

During April and May 2020, sensitive information relating to police actions and prosecutorial advice was shared by Fabian Picardo with James Levy and his legal advisers while the investigation was active. (Ch. 11)

The Inquiry records extensive contact between Fabian Picardo and the suspect James Levy and his legal advisers while Operation Delhi was live in April–May 2020, culminating on 12 May 2020 as search warrants were being executed. (Ch. 10 & 11)

Here are four instances of improper conduct identified by the McGrail Inquiry which, if criminally investigated by the @RGPolice, could have a realistic prospect of leading to charges...🧵 Report:

Back him or sack him? That is the question. So far Ministers are deathly quiet…….@GibChronicle

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The critcisms of the CM are surreal. Any humble minister (let alone Chief Minister) with an ounce of ethics would RESIGN. All of this is now public information, although it is from over FIVE YEARS AGO. Imagine what has happened before and after that we don't know.