Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer (above) was facing calls to resign last night over claims he breached the ministerial code over a suspected information leakVeterans Minister Johnny Mercer was facing calls to resign last night over claims he breached the ministerial code over a suspected information leak. The former Army Captain, 39, is accused of tipping off a newspaper in a bid to 'bounce' Defence Secretary Ben Wallace into backing a plan to stop soldiers being hounded over misconduct claims. The ministerial code – a set of rules and behavioural standards for MPs in Government roles – dictates that Ministers should obtain permission from Downing Street before disclosing sensitive policy matters. His parliamentary career has focused on improving welfare provisions for troops and last year he was appointed Minister for Defence People and Veterans. Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'There can be no place in government for Johnny Mercer if he's shown to have breached the ministerial code and leaked to try to bounce his boss.

Source: Daily Mail December 05, 2020 22:25 UTC