The Latest Breaking News from No 10

First verdicts on PM’s future after Met update filter in from Tory MPs

The force’s confirmation that it believes laws were broken at the heart of Government is likely to reignite the debate over the PM’s leadership.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Talking Point: Do you think the fines for partygate go far enough?

An initial 20 fines have been by the Metropolitan Police over the gatherings held in Downing Street over lockdown, with the force saying that there was still a “significant amount” of evidence to be analsyed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not among the recipients of a fine, his spokesperson confirmed,…

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

No 10 insists Johnson did not mislead MPs – despite Met finding law was broken

Twenty fines are set to be issued over the partygate saga, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, with the possibility of more to come.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Lebedev criticises Labour as MPs debate releasing security advice behind peerage – as it happened

Latest updates: Peer says opposition criticism of him is based on ‘pure innuendo’; government may be forced to release security advice on Lebedev

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

Downing Street parties timeline as fines expected to be issued soon

More than 100 questionnaires have been sent out to people at the reported gatherings, Scotland Yard said.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

No 10 lockdown breaches: Met police expected to issue first fines

Exclusive: Scotland Yard investigation reportedly finds laws were broken at heart of government

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022

After partygate: Tory government goes from crisis to crisis

War in Ukraine has sidelined the row over No 10 parties, but Boris Johnson’s troubles are far from over. The cost of living crisis will prove a crucial test

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022

No 10 lockdown parties: police questions sent to head of civil service

Simon Case emerges as one of those sent questionnaire, as ministers play down prospect of PM being fined

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2022

Boris Johnson had ‘frank and candid’ call with Chinese president about Ukraine

Nato leaders have called on the Chinese government ‘to cease amplifying the Kremlin’s false narratives’.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

UK doubles number of missiles sent to Ukraine ahead of Nato summit

Boris Johnson announces provision of 6,000 weapons and £25m for Ukraine’s military

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022