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Nadine Dorries, Jacob Rees-Mogg and the 6 other Tories who undermined democracy in Partygate row

In a damning new report, the Privileges Committee slammed ‘disturbing’ attacks on its Partygate inquiry

The Independent UK

Even Boris Johnson seems to have given up the Partygate fight – he knows his power is waning

There is trouble ahead for Rishi Sunak, but the ex-PM’s psychodrama is slipping down his list of priorities, says the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer won't do resignation honours - and would block Rishi Sunak's cronies

Labour leader Keir Starmer said the tradition of outgoing PM's handing out gongs was 'very hard to justify' and said he would follow Tony Blair's lead by swerving a list if he gets into Downing Street

Daily Mirror

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Partygate video: ‘Dancing woman’ revealed to be aide to Tory mayoral candidate

EXCLUSIVE: Malin Bogue works for Moz Hossain KC, the barrister bidding to secure the Tory nomination to run against Sadiq Khan in next May’s City Hall elections

Evening Standard

Families who lost loved ones to Coronavirus 'sickened' by new Partygate video

Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has dubbed the brand-new footage as 'indefensible', allegedly captured during a period where London was subject to a ban on socialising indoors.

Chronicle Live

Scotland Yard 'considering' response after Partygate video footage emerges

The footage showed dancing, drinking and socialising - all while restrictions were still in place

Wales Online

Families who lost loved ones in Covid pandemic 'sickened' by new Partygate video

Bereaved relatives called on the Metropolitan Police to prosecute those who boozed at the lockdown-busting held in December when socialising indoors was banned in London

Daily Mirror

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Tory aide awarded OBE among staff filmed in new Partygate footage

Christmas party was organised by team behind failed London mayoral bid of Shaun Bailey, who has since been given a peerage by Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

First Partygate video exposes Tories drinking, dancing and laughing at Covid rules

The first footage of Tories partying while the country was subjected to strict lockdown measures exposes them drinking, dancing and laugh at Covid rules

Chronicle Live

First Partygate video reveals Tory Party staff celebrating during Covid restrictions

There was drinking and dancing

Nottingham Post

What the papers say – June 18

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

New Partygate video ‘shows Tories dancing, drinking and laughing at lockdown rules’

At least 24 guests were reportedly at the gathering held when socialising indoors was banned in parts of the UK

The Independent UK

Video appears to show Tories mocking rules at Covid-era Christmas party

At least 24 people were reportedly at the party, said to have taken place at Conservative Campaign Headquarters on December 14 2020.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'must have known' he had broken lockdown rules, Partygate report will find

The Privileges Committee is expected to conclude that the former PM deliberately misled Parliament over lockdown-busting gatherings in Downing Street

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson in denial as he brands damning Partygate report findings ‘nonsense’

Former prime minister calls for findings to be made public so “the world” can judge

The Independent UK

What by-elections mean for Rishi Sunak as Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams step down

With Labour commanding a strong poll lead, Starmer’s party could win Johnson’s old seat

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray cleared to take up Labour job this autumn

Watchdog says former civil servant must wait six months to start job rather than the maximum delay of two years

Daily Mirror

'This explosion of infighting will only get nastier as the Tories collapse'

For a long time, Labour’s strategy has been to sit back and watch it happen. I’m not a fan of this but it is increasingly hard to argue with

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson comms chief joked about ‘drone strike’ on Partygate investigator: ‘We’ll take Sue Gray out’

Guto Harri, who was Mr Johnson’s head of communications, said the former prime minister was ‘hysterical’ the night before Sue Gray published her Partygate report

The Independent UK

The battle for Boris’s secret WhatsApps: Tory frustration as ex-PM ‘drags down party’

Tory MPs ‘seething’ over new row involving Johnson, as ex-PM cuts ties with government-appointed lawyers

Daily Mirror

MPs demand Boris Johnson pay his own Partygate legal fees as taxpayers face £245,000 bill

Labour MP Karl Turner has put forward an early day motion calling for the former Prime Minister to pick up the bill as he earns millions of pounds cashing in on his time in No10

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray facing ‘political witch-hunt’ over new Labour job, allies say

Supporters claim government to rule she broke civil service code in bid to delay role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

The Guardian - UK

Ruthie Henshall: ‘While MPs were drinking and snogging, I was waving at Mum through a care home window’

Since Covid, the actor has been fighting for a legal change, determined no one should have to die alone. She discusses Partygate, rule-breaking – and getting drunk with King Charles

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could admit he 'misled' Parliament in bid to escape a by-election

The Partygate Prime Minister is under investigation by the Commons Privileges Committee which is probing allegations he deliberately or recklessly gave false information to MPs

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks

Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team

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