Sue Gray is expected to finally publish her Partygate findings this week after Scotland Yard concluded its investigation into Downing Street and Whitehall gatherings during lockdown. The top civil servant was the woman tasked with probing the various lawbreaking accusations associated with the bashes at the heart of the government.
The senior official was given this responsibility after civil service chief Simon Case was forced to step aside due to a party having been held in his own office. Despite 126 fines being issued in total, Boris Johnson was only given one penalty for his birthday party in June 2020.
However, the Prime Minister isn’t out of the woods yet, as Sue Gray's report is expected to be rather damning of the culture in Downing Street during the pandemic. Originally due in January, the report’s publication was delayed after the police opted to open an investigation into the parties.
