Timeline of partygate allegations as Keir Starmer probed over beergate Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak previously apologised after being fined over a party held in June 2020 to mark the PM’s 56th birthday Evening Standard · May 6, 2022
Inquiry ‘should specifically consider how racism increased pandemic risks’ Government attempts to ‘explain away evidence of disproportionality’ have persisted, according to a letter sent to chairwoman Baroness Hallett. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg spotted in Scotland on local election polling day The National asked the Cabinet office why Rees-Mogg was in Scotland... The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022
Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Ministers refuse to share papers relating to £200m PPE contracts with Michelle Mone-linked firm The government claims the files are 'commercially sensitive' and it’s now in mediation about products supplied by PPE Medpro Insider UK · May 2, 2022
Ministers refuse to share papers relating to £200m covid contracts with Michelle Mone-linked firm The government claims the files are 'commercially sensitive' and it’s now in mediation about products supplied by PPE Medpro. Daily Record · May 2, 2022
‘Is this wise?’: Emails ‘show officials planning events at Downing Street’ during lockdown Sue Gray report delayed until after Metropolitan Police inquiries complete The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
5 bits of bad news that slipped out just before Boris Johnson shut down Parliament As Boris Johnson clears the decks before the Queen's Speech, it meant another "take out the trash" day - but as always, the Mirror has been reading the small print Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022
The empty Cabinet office that enraged Jacob Rees-Mogg Jacob Rees-Mogg has shared an image of an empty Cabinet Office left deserted by civil servants working from home that triggered him to leave notes for absentees. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022
Michelle Mone's home raided in connection with £200m Covid PPE fraud probe The National Crime Agency is investigating deals done by company set up by an associate of the Baroness Insider UK · Apr 29, 2022
Michelle Mone's home raided by police in connection with £200m Covid PPE fraud probe The National Crime Agency is investigating the deals by PPE Medpro, a company set up by a business associate of Baroness Mone. Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022
MPs accuse government of ‘substandard’ handling of freedom of information system ‘An internal review alone won’t be sufficient to restore trust,’ says Tory MP William Wragg The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022 Tories ‘bending the rules’ after missing deadline for publishing Lebedev advice Not releasing MI5 advice on granting peerage makes government look like it has something to hide, Labour says
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 ‘Challenge’ for banks that used taxpayer cash to cover fraudulent Covid loan losses British Business Bank to ‘call out’ lenders that failed to carry out due diligence when awarding pandemic support loans
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Patel attended Bond premiere in her capacity as Home Secretary, says minister Michael Ellis was met with exasperation from MPs when he said connections could be drawn between a James Bond film and ‘executive function’.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Priti Patel declared Bond premier ticket through Home Office as film ‘connected’ to role, minister claims ‘Why is that in her ministerial capacity?’
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Partygate: Sue Gray report may not be finalised ‘until end of next month’ Report by senior civil servant said to be ‘excoriating’
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022 Ministers targeted by hoax calls pretending to be British citizens captured by Russia Cabinet Office security officials have warned staff about fresh hoax calls - after three ministers were previously targeted in 'pranks' the UK attributed to Russia
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022 Civil service head warns PM against forcing Whitehall workers back to office Exclusive: Simon Case and at least four permanent secretaries raise alarm over Johnson government’s tactics
Liverpool Echo · Apr 25, 2022 Sue Gray Partygate report enough 'to end' Boris Johnson leadership The Times reported Sue Gray's complete report could force Mr Johnson to resign
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022 Boris Johnson will have to quit after 'excoriating' Sue Gray report, warns official In an interim report published in January, the Cabinet Office official said there had been "failures of leadership and judgment" in No 10 over the so-called partygate saga.