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Key figures in Boris Johnson’s Partygate evidence to MPs

Who were the people mentioned in the former PM’s defence at the Commons privileges committee, and where are they now?

The Guardian - UK

Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Covid rules were always followed

Top civil servant also says he is unaware of anyone else in Downing Street giving Johnson such assurance over Partygate

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson – live: Ex-PM says ‘completely wrong’ to think he was partying during lockdown

Sir Bernard Jenkin leads Partygate committee grilling of Boris Johnson on defence dossier claims

The Independent UK

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‘I struggled to believe it’: my part in exposing Partygate

Boris Johnson did not anticipate it would ‘be a big story’. He has never understood what it was about

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What to expect from Boris Johnson’s Partygate grilling in parliament today

In today’s newsletter: The former prime minister faces the Commons privileges committee over allegations he intentionally misled Parliament – this is what’s at stake

The Guardian - UK

What you need to know as Boris Johnson faces MP for grilling over Partygate

Mr Johnson has always protested his innocence, rejecting any suggestion that he “knowingly or recklessly misled Parliament”.

Wales Online

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge

The Independent UK

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The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The former prime minister references a host of key figures in his evidence bundle to the Privileges Committee.

The Independent UK

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

Here are some of the key arguments the former prime minister made ahead of the committee session on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson admits to misleading parliament over lockdown parties at Downing Street

Boris Johnson says he unintentionally misled parliament when he assured his colleagues that no parties had taken place during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown.

ABC News

UK's Boris Johnson and the 'partygate' scandal

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson faces a grilling by lawmakers on Wednesday over whether he intentionally misled parliament about illegal parties at his office during coronavirus lockdowns when he was leader.

Reuters

Boris Johnson admits he misled Parliament over Partygate - but says 'he didn't mean to'

Boris Johnson will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee for an explosive showdown over whether he deliberately misled MPs with what he knew about lockdown parties in Downing Street

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson partygate scandal: What happens next in Commons probe and how to watch the hearing

The former prime minister could face expulsion from the Commons if he is found to have misled Parliament about rule-breaking parties in Downing Street

Evening Standard

Everything you need to know about the Partygate inquiry into Boris Johnson

Investigation into former prime minister was launched by privileges committee 11 months ago

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The Independent UK

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Guardian - UK

‘An opportunist in search of an opportunity’: what next for Boris Johnson?

The Partygate and pandemic inquiries could end his political career. But his band of dedicated supporters hope he can still return as leader to save the Tories

The Independent UK

Michael Rosen echoes Gary Lineker comment during speech outside Downing Street

The former children’s laureate cited Lineker during a speech to hundreds of anti-racism protesters in Whitehall.

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Daily Mirror

Key workers with Long Covid deliver petition to Downing Street demanding support

It comes after the Mirror revealed many NHS workers have already been sacked and up to 10,000 are still struggling to return to work could face the sack

The Guardian - UK

BBC came under No 10 pressure to avoid using ‘lockdown’ in early pandemic, leak shows

Exclusive: leaked emails and WhatsApp messages reveal reporters also told to be more critical of Labour

The Independent UK

Beth Mead eyes ‘exciting times’ after Lionesses’ push pays off for girls’ sport

The striker visited Downing Street with fellow champions Jill Scott and Ellen White.

The Conversation

Boris Johnson to face MPs over partygate – but what is 'misleading parliament' and why is it so serious?

In the UK, misleading parliament is a serious offence. The clearest rules around making inaccurate statements to parliament come from outside of the institution itself. They come from the ministerial code (which applies to ministers) and the Seven Principles of Public Life (which applies to all those in public office).

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow's message for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after collecting Downing Street award

The Leeds Rhinos legend was in London on Monday to be honoured.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is peddling new lies in a desperate attempt to save his skin

Ludicrous claims that he was brought down by a leftwing conspiracy show how frightened he is

The Independent UK

Digital map to share details of Coronation weekend events

It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed he will be hosting a Big Lunch at Downing Street.

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