Government pick for appointments watchdog questioned over past writings

William Shawcross, who accused Labour of a bullying 'multicultural' ideology, commits to diversity The government's preferred candidate for the sensitive role of public appointments watchdog has told MPs he would not write "polemical" articles in post as he was questioned over past writings, accusing Labour of a "bullying 'multicultural' ideology" and "diluting Britishness" to bolster support. William Shawcross, who has previously been accused of bias against against non-Conservative and Islamic...