Key takeaways from explosive new Partygate report Boris Johnson to be grilled by MPs later this month on new allegations in the scandal The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Boris Johnson news – live: Labour denies Sue Gray appointment a ‘distraction’ from Partygate inquiry Labour chairwoman Anneliese Dodds says she is “delighted” Sue Gray has joined Labour and that the right procedures will be followed The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Boris Johnson may have misled parliament multiple times, partygate committee finds EVIDENCE strongly suggests breaches of coronavirus rules would have been “obvious” to Boris Johnson during partygate, the inquiry into whether… The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023
Damning Partygate report says Boris Johnson may have LIED - with new photos of bashes A 24-page dossier by the Commons Privileges Committee lays out a string of questions Boris Johnson will have to answer when he is summoned to give evidence in a live showdown in the week of March 20 Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023
Evidence rule breaches ‘obvious’ to Johnson, partygate ‘lies’ inquiry says The Commons Privileges Committee is investigating whether the former prime minister lied to MPs with his partygate denials. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson over ‘obvious’ Covid breaches at No 10 Official warned No 10 worried ‘about leaks of PM having p***-up’ The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Keir Starmer defends Sue Gray appointment as next chief of staff Labour leader says senior civil servant who led inquiry into No 10 lockdown parties is ‘really strong professional’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Nick Robinson ends interview with moaning Tory for refusing to answer Partygate questions Furious Tories have tried to claim Partygate inquisitor Sue Gray's move to work for Labour reveals a plot to oust Boris Johnson - but Today programme presenter Nick Robinson pointed out she 'didn't deliver the suitcases of alcohol' to No10 Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023
Boris Johnson suggests Sue Gray was wrong person to lead Partygate inquiry amid new evidence he misled MPs – as it happened Former PM queries his appointment of Sue Gray to investigate No 10 Covid parties following news she is set to take job with Labour The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Partygate investigator Sue Gray appointed Labour chief of staff by Keir Starmer The investigator for the Partygate scandal, Sue Gray, has been appointed Labour chief of staff by Sir Keir Starmer. The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023
Boris Johnson says he ‘does not understand’ why he was fined over Partygate Former prime minister also detailed how he was called a ‘w*****’ by someone in the street The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Keir Starmer considers appointing Sue Gray as Labour chief of staff Senior civil servant led Partygate inquiry in Boris Johnson government The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Panic-bought veg is destined for the bin Letters: Food shortage reports | Partygate legal fees | The downside of economic growth | Consultants v rhinos | Reaching middle age The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
Boris Johnson: Taxpayers’ bill for Partygate defence set to soar as MPs make ‘site visit’ to No 10 Public will be ‘justly outraged’, says Labour as contract set to be extended The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 Legal bid to challenge Met's probe into partygate scandal fails CAMPAIGNERS have failed to bring a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its investigation into the Partygate scandal.
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023 Anger as legal challenge over Partygate police probe into Boris Johnson thrown out Campaigners had called for a judicial review into the Met Police decision not to send the shamed former PM a questionnaire over Partygate gatherings in November and December 2020 - even though others present were fined
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 Failures of Met Police to probe Boris Johnson over Partygate goes before High Court WHETHER or not a legal challenge against the Metropolitan Police’s failure to investigate Boris Johnson thoroughly during the Partygate scandal…
Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023 Partygate probe MPs 'focusing on Abba bash' held in Boris Johnson's flat The Commons Privileges Committee is due to begin taking evidence - including from the former Prime Minister - this spring. Opponents believe he misled Parliament - a claim he denies
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023 Partygate inquiry homes in on Abba evening at Boris Johnson’s flat Witnesses tell of lockdown gathering with alcohol, food and loud music at private apartment above 11 Downing Street
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023 Met Police urged to reopen Partygate investigation after new claims Letter to Met chief follows allegations that Downing Street staff shredded evidence of rule-breaking
Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023 Met Police urged to reopen Partygate probe over claims No10 staff 'destroyed evidence' Unmesh Desai, the deputy chair of the London Assembly’s police and crime committee, has written to Met commissioner Mark Rowley asking him to take “new information into account” and revisit the inquiry
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 Met urged to reopen Partygate inquiry as fresh allegations emerge ‘New information’ includes claims that Downing Street staff corroborated stories and destroyed evidence
Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023 Watchdog looks at £220,000 taxpayers' bill for Boris Johnson Partygate defence The National Audit Office confirmed it was 'seeking further information' over the revelation that £220,000 of public money was being spent to fund Boris Johnson's defence against allegations he misled Parliament about Partygate
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Boris Johnson: Watchdog examines £220,000 taxpayers’ bill for Partygate defence National Audit Office asks Cabinet Office about former PM’s legal costs
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023 Watchdog looks into £220,000 public funding for Johnson Partygate defence Exclusive: Director at NAO, which hasn’t launched a formal inquiry, plans to speak to Cabinet Office about legal costs over former PM’s denials in Commons