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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest and Matt Mathers

Boris Johnson was warned against claiming all Covid guidance followed new Partygate evidence reveals

PA

Britain’s most senior civil servant has said he did not give Boris Johnson any assurances that Covid rules were followed at all times in No 10 during lockdown.

Cabinet secretary Simon Case said he offered no assurances in written evidence given to the cross-party privileges committee due to grill Mr Johnson later on whether he misled MPs over the Partygate scandal.

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