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Factbox-Difficult to justify lockdown parties in Downing Street, UK investigation finds

Britain published an internal inquiry into potential breaches of lockdown regulations by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff, following reports of more than a dozen social gatherings, including alcohol-fuelled parties in Downing Street.

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Police probing 12 alleged parties including Boris Johnson's birthday gathering

Sue Gray revealed she was looking at 16 events in her partygate probe - and 12 of those are being examined by the Metropolitan Police.

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray finds ‘failures of leadership and judgment’ in report on Downing Street parties

‘Serious failure’ in government to observe the standards expected of the British people

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Some gatherings in Downing Street represent serious failings - UK report

A report into parties held at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson' Downing Street office during coronavirus lockdowns said on Monday some gatherings represented a serious failing by those working at the heart of government.

Reuters

Sue Gray report into lockdown parties in Downing Street in full

Boris Johnson will make an urgent statement at 3.30pm after the publication of the inquiry

Wales Online

Sue Gray report blasts 'failures of leadership and judgement' in Downing Street

The civil servant savaged Downing Street parties that 'should not have been allowed' and revealed police are investigating 12 out of 16 - including a gathering in the No10 flat. But her 'update' was shorn of the most damaging claims - and No10 refused to promise a second report later…

Daily Mirror

Finally! Boris Johnson handed Sue Gray’s partygate dossier at last

The long-awaited dossier on lockdown busting parties in Downing Street was handed in to Boris Johnson on Monday.

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Britain's Johnson 'sorry' after report condemns 'failures of leadership'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday apologised in Parliament for a series of Covid-19 lockdown-breaching parties identified in an official inquiry, but vowed to fight on in office.

France 24

Lockdown party allegations facing UK PM Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received an update on the internal inquiry into alleged parties at his Downing Street residence that breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions, the Cabinet Office said in a statement on Monday.

Reuters

When the Sue Gray report is finally set to be published and when Boris Johnson will speak in Parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make a statement as details of the probe by top civil servant Sue Gray into allegations of rule-breaking booze-ups in Downing Street and Whitehall released

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Sue Gray report on Downing Street party claims set to be published

Boris Johnson to give statement to MPs as Cabinet Office confirms update on investigation has been submitted to No 10

The Guardian - UK

Covid Inquiry: Who is Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

The Independent UK

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson sets out Brexit and levelling up plan as ‘partygate’ report looms

Announcements will be seen as an attempt by Boris Johnson to steer the narrative away from allegations of rule-breaking gatherings in Downing Street.

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Daily Mirror

'There is a rat in the frat house culture of Downing Street'

The “frat house culture” would be in keeping with Boris Johnson’s incompetent, disorganised style of Government, writes the Voice of the Mirror

The Guardian - UK

The Metropolitan police’s integrity is now at risk in the ‘partygate’ affair

Letters: Readers on the fallout from the delay in Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street parties during Covid lockdowns

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson left top secret papers 'lying around' flat amid 'frat house' culture

Aides were said to have ordered Boris Johnson to review highly classified material away from his No11 flat

The Guardian - UK

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

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The Guardian - UK

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

Daily Record

Keir Starmer says more powers for Holyrood will be an early priority if he becomes Labour Prime Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to this newspaper, Starmer also said he would welcome a general election amid Tory chaos in Downing Street

Chronicle Live

Met Police receives new evidence from Cabinet Office as it probes Downing Street parties

Scotland Yard said it is investigating "a number of events" at Downing Street and Whitehall during the pandemic

Glasgow Live

Joe Lycett pens emotional letter after spoof Sue Gray report sparks panic in Downing Street

Comedian Joe Lycett released a 'leaked report' from Sue Gray's investigation into the Downing Street parties and some MPs believed it was part of the real report. The comedian later wrote an emotional letter about his anger towards those who broke the rules.

Daily Mirror

When is the Sue Gray report due? What happens now after Met Police bombshell

The release date of the Sue Gray report on Downing Street parties has been thrown into chaos after the Met Police asked for key details to be cut - and it could do a big favour to Boris Johnson

Manchester Evening News

'It stinks of a cover up': Anger over Met Police's request in Sue Gray's Downing Street parties report

"A purely factual report by Sue Gray cannot possibly prejudice a police investigation."

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street parties: No 10 denies talking to Met police about Gray report and what could be published – as it happened

Downing Street spokesperson ‘not aware’ of any conversations with the Met over publication of Sue Gray report

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