The Latest Breaking News from No 10

Johnson appoints former private health executive as No 10 ‘head of people’

Samantha Jones named chief operating officer as PM continues attempt to reassert grip

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022

Boris Johnson pictured next to open bottle of bubbly at No 10 Partygate Xmas quiz

A picture appears to show the prime minister, Boris Johnson, helping to host a Christmas quiz for staff in No. 10 Downing Street with an open bottle of champagne on the desk.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2022

New Partygate image shows Boris Johnson and open bottle of bubbly at No 10 Xmas quiz

The image shows the Prime Minister flanked by three members of staff, one wearing tinsel and another a Santa hat, at the event on December 15, 2020

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

Guto Harri reportedly lobbied No 10 chief of staff to stop ban on Huawei

Boris Johnson’s new press chief believed to have been trying to stop Chinese firm from being dropped from UK’s 5G network

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022

Senior Conservative says Partygate could be 'terminal' for Boris Johnson

Jeremy Hunt warned the Prime Minister is in “limbo” as Sue Gray and the police compile their findings

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2022

Up to PM whether he apologises over Savile remarks, says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer repeated his call for Boris Johnson to resign after a tour of The Prince’s Trust facilities in south London on Monday.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

No10 defends hiring top aide from lobbying firm advising banned tech giant Huawei

Guto Harri was named Downing Street director of communications in a No 10 shake-up

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

New No 10 policy chief wants to ‘rapidly’ return to Tory tax cuts

Andrew Griffith also said he intends to boost backbenchers’ involvement in matters of policy.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

No 10 set for more changes as Boris Johnson tries to ease party fears

The personnel changes come after a swathe of resignations from among the Prime Minister’s aides.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

UK politics: Starmer rescued from angry demonstrators by police – as it happened

Labour leader put into police car after being surrounded by protesters near the Houses of Parliament

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022