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Grant Shapps defends Boris Johnson's lockdown birthday gathering as 'not a party'

Tory Grant Shapps put forward some excuses for Boris Johnson who is embroiled in yet another row over pandemic parties

Daily Mirror

Mark Drakeford reacts to Boris Johnson birthday party reports with 'despair and disgust'

Boris Johnson faces fresh outrage over reports he had a birthday party in Downing Street during the 2020 lockdown

Wales Online

Prime Minister has ‘stuck two fingers up’ to public over parties, says Blackford

Downing Street confirmed staff ‘gathered briefly’ in the Cabinet Room to celebrate the Prime Minister’s birthday in June 2020.

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson 'stuck two fingers up at the rest of us' with Downing Street parties, claims Ian Blackford

The embattled Prime Minister is waiting on the publication this week of a report into partygate which could pile more pressure on him to resign.

Daily Record

When is Sue Gray’s report due? Everything we know so far

Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at Downing Street lockdown gatherings, at some of which staff drank alcohol, ate food and listened to music

The Independent UK

Report into PM Johnson lockdown party allegations expected soon

An internal inquiry into allegations of lockdown parties at Boris Johnson's Downing Street office could be published as soon as Wednesday, delivering findings that might determine the prime minister's future after police also launched an investigation.

Reuters

London politics news: Sue Gray ‘sent No10 party photos featuring PM’ as police discuss report release

Sue Gray has been sent photographs of Downing Street parties which show Boris Johnson and others next to wine, according to reports.

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Tuesday briefing: Anger over PM’s lockdown birthday party rages

Outrage among MPs and bereaved families … Downing Street warns of ‘unprecedented sanctions’ on Russia … and Erin Doherty on Princess Anne

The Guardian - AU

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – January 25

Tuesday’s papers carry fresh partying claims at Downing Street during lockdown, as well as the looming threat of war posed by Russia.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's lockdown birthday bash had 'Union Jack cake and M&S party food'

A birthday party was held for Boris Johnson in the Cabinet Room at Downing Street where a Union Jack cake and M&S party food was served while "happy birthday" was sung for the PM

Daily Mirror

All the lockdown rules enforced on Brits as Boris Johnson enjoyed surprise birthday bash

The alleged Downing Street gathering reportedly saw 30 officials gathering in the Cabinet Room for up to half an hour on June 19, 2021 - while struggling venues faced fines and arrest if they broke the enforced 'rule of six'

Daily Mirror

Downing Street staff 'gathered to wish Boris Johnson a happy birthday' in lockdown

A spokeswoman for Number 10 said the Prime Minister was present for 'less than 10 minutes'

Liverpool Echo

PM has treated the public with utter contempt - he needs to resign

Liar Boris Johnson has nowhere left to hide now it has emerged that a Covid lockdown law-breaking birthday party was held for him in Downing Street. Even a fibber as shameless as the charlatan in Number 10 cannot pretend he did not know a gatherin

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Tribune News Service

Johnson hit by new lockdown party allegations at critical time

Boris Johnson is facing further allegations of rule-breaking parties during the pandemic, after his office confirmed staff had gathered in Downing Street to celebrate his birthday during the first lockdown in 2020.

The Guardian - UK

A full list of alleged government Covid rule-busting ‘parties’

From ‘cheese and wine’ in Downing Street to ‘boozy’ leaving dos – the number of suspect events grows to 15

Edinburgh Live

Boris Johnson under fire for alleged rule breaking birthday bash in No. 10

The prime minister has come under fire yet again after ITN News revealed details of how Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday in June 2020 during an event that broke the rules that were in place at the time

Daily Record

Boris Johnson 'held Downing Street birthday party' in lockdown when indoor mixing banned

Up to 30 staff are said to have celebrated with the Prime Ministerin the cabinet room where his wife, Carrie, surprised him with a cake.

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The Conversation

Q+A: What we can and cannot expect from the investigation into British prime minister Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his staff held gatherings in Downing Street while strict pandemic rules were in place for the rest of the nation.

The Guardian - UK

I don’t trust PM not to leak interview with Sue Gray, says Cummings

Former No 10 adviser says he will only submit written evidence to Downing Street parties inquiry

Wales Online

Should Boris Johnson be worried? The key questions ahead of Sue Gray's 'partygate' report

Who will be interviewed as part of the probe? When will it be published?

The Independent UK

When will Sue Gray’s report be released and what is it all about?

The report could be pivotal for Boris Johnson’s premiership.

Daily Mirror

Repercussions of Sue Gray partygate report as Boris Johnson still faces Met Police probe

Boris Johnson is facing a major political crisis after weeks of damaging reports of Downing Street parties. The length of his term may now depend on Sue Gray's Partygate report findings, which were released this afternoon

The Independent UK

Sue Gray report: When will the findings of Downing Street party probe be published?

Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at Downing Street lockdown gatherings, at some of which staff drunk alcohol, ate food and listened to music

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

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