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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

Shameless Boris Johnson 'takes responsibility' for Partygate - then promptly blames his staff

Shameless Boris Johnson has apologised for Partygate failings but claimed he was "disappointed" by brazen antics of his staff.

The Prime Minister was forced before the Commons to save his leadership following the publication of Sue Gray's long-awaited report into lockdown-flouting parties in Downing Street and Whitehall.

Ms Gray's inquiry laid bare the extent of brazen rule-breaking and booze culture in Downing Street and Whitehall, with examples of staff being sick, drinking into the early hours and an altercation at a leaving do.

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