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The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Five Merseyside families who lost loved ones while Downing Street partied

Boris Johnson admitted staff gathered inside during the first lockdown to celebrate his birthday

Liverpool Echo

What happens now police are investigating allegations of Downing Street parties?

The Metropolitan Police has confirned it is looking into a number of events in No 10 and Whitehall while coronavirus restrictions were in place.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson kept Cabinet in the dark as party investigation was announced

Downing Street said the Prime Minister judged it was best not to tell them about the ‘sensitive’ matter.

The Independent UK

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Tory MPs claim a ‘waste of time’ to debate Downing Street party allegations

They argued Russia’s military build-up on the Ukrainian border was among the issues which deserved greater attention.

The Independent UK

Tory begs MPs to stop attacking Boris Johnson because it's 'making Putin stronger'

Stuart Anderson claimed Russia was getting the 'upper hand' on negotiations every time opposition MPs questioned the Prime Minister's authority over Downing Street parties

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson willing to speak to police investigating No 10 parties

The Prime Minister has insisted he does not believe he has broken coronavirus laws.

The Independent UK

Prime Minister could be questioned by police as he says probe is 'right'

Police are investigating alleged parties held in and around Downing Street during lockdown

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Boris Johnson willing to speak to police after keeping party probe 'secret' from Cabinet

Met Police chief Cressida Dick confirmed Scotland Yard would look at 'a number of events' in Downing Street and Whitehall

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray report may be delayed due to police investigation into Downing Street parties

Scotland Yard is investigating allegations of Downing Street pandemic parties, which ITV says may delay publication of awaited report

Chronicle Live

When was Boris Johnson's birthday party, who was there, and what were the Covid rules at the time?

Another day, another party

Bristol Post

Cressida Dick defends Metropolitan Police over partygate row

The force had faced criticism for refusing to launch an investigation until now.

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick says Met Police will now investigate Downing Street parties held during lockdown

‘I can confirm the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years’

The Independent UK

Downing Street parties: Sue Gray report could come this week as police signal no objection – as it happened

Latest updates: prime minister welcomes Met police investigation into allegations of lockdown rule-breaking

The Guardian - UK

The full list of Number 10's 'lockdown-breaking parties'... as it gets even longer

There have been 15 gatherings reported so far

Manchester Evening News

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Wales Online

Breakfast briefing: Johnson under more pressure, deadly crush at Africa Nations Cup and world leaders warn Russia of sanctions

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Wales Online

PM attended indoor birthday celebration during lockdown, No 10 admits

Downing Street insisted staff only ‘gathered briefly’ in No 10’s Cabinet Room after a meeting

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson attended indoor birthday celebration during lockdown, No 10 admits

Downing Street insisted staff only ‘gathered briefly’ in No 10’s Cabinet Room after a meeting.

Wales Online

Nusrat Ghani’s Islamophobia claims taken ‘extremely seriously’ by PM

Boris Johnson orders a Cabinet Office investigation into allegations surrounding sacking of the junior minister

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Daily Mirror

Furious families slam Boris Johnson's surprise birthday party during first lockdown

More than 30 officials reportedly gathered for the PM's birthday bash in the Cabinet Room for up to half an hour on the afternoon of June 19, 2020

The Guardian - UK

What were the Covid rules at the time of Boris Johnson’s 2020 birthday?

On the day of the alleged party, Downing Street was thanking the public for following the rules

Wales Online

Social care boss calls for mandatory Covid jabs to be axed amid sector's 'paralysing' workforce shortage

Downing Street said there were no plans to change the deadline

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson 'had a party' during first lockdown, according to reports

Downing Street has responded to the claims made by ITV News today, saying that a group of staff gathered to wish the Prime Minister a happy birthday and that he was there for 'less than 10 minutes'.

The Independent UK

No 10 ‘held birthday party for Boris Johnson during lockdown’

PM attended surprise bash for ‘less than 10 minutes’, says Downing Street

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson 'had lockdown birthday party' when indoor social gatherings were banned

Carrie Johnson allegedly presented her husband with a birthday cake and led staff to sing Happy Birthday for the Prime Minister. Carrie also helped organise the gathering, reports claim

The Independent UK

Transparency of Gray report questioned amid claims staff kept back evidence

The report is expected to be released later this week – but it is unclear in what format.

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