The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Downing Street will not investigate MP’s blackmail claims unless evidence provided

Downing Street will not open an investigation into allegations MPs were blackmailed with having funding pulled from their constituencies if they did not support the Prime Minister unless evidence is provided, a No10 spokesman has said.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2022

No Downing Street investigation into blackmail claims, despite minister’s call for probe

Rebel Tories considering publication of evidence of alleged intimidation

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

How many letters are needed for Boris' no confidence vote? As Sue Gray report published

Boris Johnson’s leadership continues to flounder in crisis as he faces the possibility of a no confidence vote over the Downing Street parties. Here’s everything you need to know about the vote, including how many letters are needed to trigger it

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Downing Street ‘offered to ease Covid rules for Prince Philip’s funeral but Queen declined’

Queen wanted to set an example rather than be an exception to the rules, reports say

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Boris Johnson’s daughter Romy ‘badly’ hit with Covid at five weeks old

The prime minister cancelled a public appearance last week after Downing Street confirmed an unidentified family member tested positive for coronavirus.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Tony Blair accuses Boris Johnson of having no plan for challenges facing country

In an online address later today the former Labour Prime Minister will say that whether or not Johnson survives the row over the lockdown Downing Street parties his biggest problem is the absence of a plan for the country's future.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

'Behaviour will make a difference to Covid numbers' as England Plan B scrapped

Dr Susan Hopkins told a Downing Street press conference people needed to mix "carefully and within the guidelines"

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022

Boris Johnson confirms he will not resign following Downing Street partygate

Mr Johnson appears in the House of Commons for PMQs this afternoon

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022

What is the Sue Gray report? Downing Street inquiry date and what it means for the PM

Attention is now focused on the findings of Sue Gray and her team regarding the parties alleged to have taken place in Downing Street during lockdown, which involved Boris Johnson and his staff

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2022