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Lockdown gatherings report is 'excoriating' for UK's Johnson-The Times

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a news conference in New Delhi, India, April 22, 2022. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS

An independent report into lockdown gatherings held at Boris Johnson's Downing Street office and residence is "excoriating" for the British prime minister and will make things "incredibly difficult" for him, the Times said.

Sue Gray, a senior civil servant, has been tasked with investigating the events and whether they broke lockdown rules set by Johnson. The publication of her report has been put on hold until the police complete their own inquiry.

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