Ruth Davidson ‘upset’ over partygate Boris Johnson has apologised and said ‘I will fix it’. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
'Boris Johnson is a reckless liar and an embarrassment to our great nation' The police inquiry into Downing Street’s lockdown parties, followed by evidence in Sue Gray’s limited report and a risible response in Parliament demonstrate why Boris Johnson is unfit for high office Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
Four key takeaways from the 'partygate' investigation into Boris Johnson's Downing Street Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a report exposed failings of leadership and behaviour in Downing Street during pandemic lockdowns that was “not appropriate”. While the report was significantly shorter than had been initially expected, four takeaway points merit attention. The Conversation · Jan 31, 2022
Liz Truss tests positive for Covid after speaking in packed Commons Foreign secretary had also attended packed meeting of Tory MPs without a mask and was due to fly with Boris Johnson to Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022
Tory MPs are frogs in boiling water amid Johnson’s ‘partygate’ defence Analysis: senior MPs continued to signal their unhappiness with the PM in the Commons on Monday The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit Ukraine as US, Russia exchange barbs at Security Council The US, UK and other allies say they are prepared to introduce sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin should the country invade Ukraine, after a crisis meeting of the UN Security Council overnight. ABC News · Jan 31, 2022
Gray finds ‘failure of leadership’ at No 10 as police investigate 300 photos Angry Tories confront Boris Johnson as report finds many of 16 lockdown events ‘difficult to justify’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has tested positive for Covid ahead of crunch Ukraine visit Ms Truss was set to travel with Boris Johnson to Ukraine tomorrow for crunch talks. She has confirmed she will be self-isolating but will work from home. Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
Chaos-hit Boris Johnson misses vital call with Putin due to Sue Gray parties report The Prime Minister had been due to talk to the Russian leader to urge him not to invade Ukraine - but instead he was in the Commons answering questions about lockdown parties in No10 Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
All the main points addressed in the Sue Gray report - and what they really mean Sue Gray was unable to deliver her full verdict because of the ongoing police investigation into the Downing Street parties. However, her findings were deeply damaging for Boris Johnson Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
Ruth Davidson fights back tears as she accuses Boris Johnson of 'degrading' politics In an emotional interview with Channel 4 News, the former Scottish Conservatives leader admitted she was upset by the findings from Sue Gray and Boris Johnson's reaction to them. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022
Faced with the Gray report, Johnson was left without honesty and without honour As Starmer chose scorn, Johnson blamed everyone else. Much more of it and he would have denied all knowledge of being PM The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022
Boris Johnson told Tory MPs 'I nearly died' of Covid so he takes this seriously The Prime Minister begged Tories for their full support after a marathon session in the Commons answering questions in the wake of Sue Gray's partial report. Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
‘What else could you want in a leader?’ Jacob Rees-Mogg defends Boris Johnson Prime minister rallies Tory MPs at meeting in parliament The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022 'Boris Johnson took us all for fools, but won't resign as he is a man without shame' Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer says people around the country made sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic, missing funerals and births to protect themselves and others from the disease
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022 Tory backbencher asks if Boris Johnson ‘thinks I’m a fool’ for following Covid rules at grandmother’s funeral ‘I didn’t hug my siblings, I didn’t hug my parents, I gave the eulogy and then afterwards I didn’t even go to her house for a cup of tea’
ABC News · Jan 31, 2022 Boris Johnson apologises to parliament again after early report into lockdown parties released An interim report from an investigation into parties held at Downing Street during COVID-19 lockdown is released to the public, describing the behaviour as "difficult to justify".
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022 The Guardian view on Boris Johnson: a PM without shame Editorial: Reading Sue Gray’s interim report, it’s hard to believe that the people who made the law had obeyed the law
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022 The Sue Gray report on No 10 parties: our writers on what should happen next With some of Sue Gray’s findings published, what will the implications be for Boris Johnson? Our experts give their view
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022 Theresa May's comments over Sue Gray report captivate Commons but PM denies claims Former Prime Minister Theresa May told Boris Johnson that the Sue Gray report shows 'No10 Downing Street was not observing the regulations they had imposed on members of the public'
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022 Gary Neville slams Boris Johnson for bringing up Jimmy Savile in Parliament Boris Johnson controversially brought up Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's 'failure to prosecute' Jimmy Savile while the PM was facing pressure in the House of Commons following Sue Gray's report
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022 MP Angela Richardson is first to quit Government in 'deep disappointment' over partygate Tory MP Angela Richardson shared her 'deep disappointment' at the handling of the partygate row, and vowed to spend her time on local campaigns for her constituency
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2022 Gray report criticises No 10’s ‘excessive’ alcohol culture The ‘wine fridge’ installed in an office suggests governing the country is thirsty work for Boris Johnson’s team
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022 Scrapped jabs mandate for healthcare staff is latest Government pandemic U-turn Throughout the pandemic, Government advice has shifted on a range of issues.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022 Conservative MP steps down from government job over Boris Johnson’s handling of Partygate scandal ‘Deep disappointment’: No 10 excuses for lockdown breaches ‘ring hollow’ with NHS nurses