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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Dave Burke

Anger as legal challenge over Partygate police probe into Boris Johnson thrown out

Top judges have thrown out a legal challenge demanding a probe into why Boris Johnson didn't face questions over two lockdown parties.

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.

Ex Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lord Paddick said many who were fined over lockdown breaches will find it hard to understand why Mr Johnson was spared questioning.

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