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UK PM Johnson did not knowingly lie to parliament about lockdown party -minister

A British minister defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday over photographs of him drinking at a coronavirus lockdown-breaking gathering at Downing Street, saying he did not knowingly lie to parliament about the event.

Reuters

Insiders reveal details of partygate culture in Downing Street with 'bins overflowing' and 'empties left on the table'

Three insiders describe arriving for work the morning after a get-together to find bottles lying around parts of the building, bins overflowing with rubbish and empties left on the table.

Daily Record

Downing Street lockdown parties: Insiders describe staff sat on each other's lap and bottles overflowing from bins

Staffers have spoken to BBC Panorama about their experiences

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Johnson says England has ‘tough’ World Cup group after invitation to Qatar

The Prime Minister met the Emir of Qatar in Downing Street on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Partygoers reveal secrets of Downing Street events for first time

Three whistleblowers have leaked what actually happened and described the Downing Street culture

Wales Online

What was missing from Sue Gray’s ‘update’ on the Partygate scandal?

Civil servant wrote in January that she was ‘extremely limited in what I can say’ because of Metropolitan Police investigation, which has since concluded, freeing her full report for release

The Independent UK

Just how many lives does this disgraced prime minister have?

Of course there are photos of Johnson partying in lockdown. The mystery is how he keeps being let off, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Partygate: No 10 denies Boris Johnson asked Sue Gray to ditch report

PM’s spokesperson unable to say firmly whether Johnson may have wondered aloud whether publication should go ahead

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson 'didn't think he was at party' in new pictures showing him 'raising a glass' at leaving do

Pictures released on Monday showed the Prime Minister at a party in Downing Street in November 2020, during the second covid lockdown.

Daily Record

No10 denies PM suggested Sue Gray drop report - but won't publish notes of secret meeting

The prime minister put to Sue Gray, who is making a report on partygate and alleged breaches of Covid lockdown rules, whether there was "much point" in it being published, it is claimed

Daily Mirror

It's last orders for boozy Boris Johnson and the bell should now be ringing

Record View says Boris Johnson’s Downing Street was nothing more than a boozy shebeen in the middle of Whitehall.

Daily Record

Tory MP Desmond Swayne says boozy gathering 'was a leaving do' and 'not a crime'

Conservative MP Desmond Swayne backed his boss by insisting Downing Street get-together 'wasn't a party' and he 'committed no crime'

Daily Mirror

Johnson accused of lying to MPs over images showing him drinking at leaving do

The Prime Minister is seen raising a glass while surrounded by at least nine people and six bottles of wine during the second lockdown.

The Independent UK

Met face new legal challenge over 'Partygate failures' after party pictures published

THE Metropolitan Police will face a fresh legal challenge over their alleged failure to properly investigate lawbreaking parties in Downing Street,…

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Wales Online

Boris Johnson pictured drinking 'at Downing Street party during lockdown'

The Prime Minister had previously said he was unaware of coronavirus rule-breaking in Downing Street

Belfast Live

Who is Sue Gray? All you need to know as former NI publican set to release Partygate findings

She was tasked with investigating breaches of the Covid-19 restrictions at Downing Street and Whitehall.

The Guardian - UK

When is the Sue Gray report due and what could it mean for Boris Johnson?

Analysis: Key questions answered about report into Downing Street lockdown breach claims

Reuters

UK report into Downing Street lockdown parties "not very far off" - PM Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a report by a senior civil servant into COVID-19 lockdown rule breaches in his Downing Street offices was due to be published soon, and rejected criticism the inquiry was not independent.

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The Independent UK

What was missing from Sue Gray’s ‘update’ on the Partygate scandal?

Civil servant wrote in January that she was ‘extremely limited in what I can say’ because of Metropolitan Police investigation, which has since concluded, freeing her full report for release

Manchester Evening News

Sue Gray partygate report latest - when it will be published and what's in it

The report comes after a police inquiry into Downing Street gatherings saw 83 people being issued with fines for breaking Covid rules

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray report: All you need to know as top official set to release Partygate findings

Boris Johnson is braced for the publication of Sue Gray's long-awaited Partygate report this week after the Metropolitan Police finished their inquiry

The Guardian - UK

‘She has been horribly isolated’: friends say Sue Gray was deliberately ostracised while investigating Partygate

The senior civil servant was given little support in her massive task, but the result could be crucial in determining Boris Johnson’s fate

Tribune News Service

Johnson faces final verdict on ‘partygate’ as threat recedes

Boris Johnson is bracing for a final day of scrutiny over the illegal parties in Downing Street during the pandemic, a scandal that dogged his administration for months and almost ended his political career.

The National (Scotland)

Downing Street fines 'target women and junior staff on low pay disproportionately'

WOMEN and Downing Street staffers on low salaries are reportedly being disproportionately hit by fines over law-breaking in the Prime Minister’s…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson brings in new Number 10 system ahead of Sue Gray report publication

BORIS Johnson has made changes his Downing Street operation following the conclusion of a four-month Metropolitan Police inquiry into…

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