The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Government opens talks with ‘international partners’ to help Chelsea sale

The Prime Minister’s spokesman has confirmed the Government’s work to help complete Chelsea’s £4.25billion sale to US magnate Todd Boehly.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Boris Johnson denies telling Sue Gray to conceal partygate report

DOWNING Street denies that Boris Johnson pressurised Sue Gray to drop her reportedly damning report on partygate.

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022

Downing Street denies Boris Johnson told Sue Gray to not publish partygate report

Downing Street has refused to issue details of what happened at the secret meeting between Boris Johnson and the civil servant investigating the lockdown parties.

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

Partygate: How did Boris Johnson react to being fined for breaking Covid laws?

PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Sue Gray report expected Wednesday when Boris Johnson faces PMQs and angry MPs

Calls for Prime Minister to go after pictures of him raising a glass at leaving do emerge

Wales Online · May 24, 2022

Partygate: Boris Johnson ‘suggested Sue Gray shouldn’t publish report’ at secret meeting

Grant Shapps says he is unaware ‘exactly what was discussed’ between PM and senior civil servant

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

MPs suggest Johnson behind ‘mysterious intervention’ in Nowzad evacuation

Downing Street has denied the Prime Minister played any role in prioritising the evacuation of the animal welfare charity’s staff from Afghanistan.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Fresh photos of UK PM Johnson drinking reignite 'Partygate' row

New photographs of Prime Minister Boris Johnson drinking at a leaving party at his Downing Street residence have been published, reigniting opposition accusations that he breached his own COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

Flip-flopping and desperate spin ahead of Sue Gray report shows No 10 is panicking

With the civil servant's report due out in full and photos beginning to emerge, it was no surprise Downing St went on the offensive

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2022

No.10 issues statement over new lockdown photos of Boris Johnson drinking

Four new images, obtained by ITV News, show the Prime Minister with a drink in his hand, stood behind a table littered with wine bottles and food.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2022