Nadine Dorries, Jacob Rees-Mogg and the 6 other Tories who undermined democracy in Partygate row In a damning new report, the Privileges Committee slammed ‘disturbing’ attacks on its Partygate inquiry The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Even Boris Johnson seems to have given up the Partygate fight – he knows his power is waning There is trouble ahead for Rishi Sunak, but the ex-PM’s psychodrama is slipping down his list of priorities, says the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
Keir Starmer won't do resignation honours - and would block Rishi Sunak's cronies Labour leader Keir Starmer said the tradition of outgoing PM's handing out gongs was 'very hard to justify' and said he would follow Tony Blair's lead by swerving a list if he gets into Downing Street Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023
Partygate video: ‘Dancing woman’ revealed to be aide to Tory mayoral candidate EXCLUSIVE: Malin Bogue works for Moz Hossain KC, the barrister bidding to secure the Tory nomination to run against Sadiq Khan in next May’s City Hall elections Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2023
Families who lost loved ones to Coronavirus 'sickened' by new Partygate video Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has dubbed the brand-new footage as 'indefensible', allegedly captured during a period where London was subject to a ban on socialising indoors. Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023
Scotland Yard 'considering' response after Partygate video footage emerges The footage showed dancing, drinking and socialising - all while restrictions were still in place Wales Online · Jun 18, 2023
Families who lost loved ones in Covid pandemic 'sickened' by new Partygate video Bereaved relatives called on the Metropolitan Police to prosecute those who boozed at the lockdown-busting held in December when socialising indoors was banned in London Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023
Tory aide awarded OBE among staff filmed in new Partygate footage Christmas party was organised by team behind failed London mayoral bid of Shaun Bailey, who has since been given a peerage by Boris Johnson The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
First Partygate video exposes Tories drinking, dancing and laughing at Covid rules The first footage of Tories partying while the country was subjected to strict lockdown measures exposes them drinking, dancing and laugh at Covid rules Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023
First Partygate video reveals Tory Party staff celebrating during Covid restrictions There was drinking and dancing Nottingham Post · Jun 18, 2023
What the papers say – June 18 A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
New Partygate video ‘shows Tories dancing, drinking and laughing at lockdown rules’ At least 24 guests were reportedly at the gathering held when socialising indoors was banned in parts of the UK The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Video appears to show Tories mocking rules at Covid-era Christmas party At least 24 people were reportedly at the party, said to have taken place at Conservative Campaign Headquarters on December 14 2020. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Boris Johnson 'must have known' he had broken lockdown rules, Partygate report will find The Privileges Committee is expected to conclude that the former PM deliberately misled Parliament over lockdown-busting gatherings in Downing Street Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023 Boris Johnson in denial as he brands damning Partygate report findings ‘nonsense’ Former prime minister calls for findings to be made public so “the world” can judge
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023 What by-elections mean for Rishi Sunak as Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams step down With Labour commanding a strong poll lead, Starmer’s party could win Johnson’s old seat
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 Sue Gray cleared to take up Labour job this autumn Watchdog says former civil servant must wait six months to start job rather than the maximum delay of two years
Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023 'This explosion of infighting will only get nastier as the Tories collapse' For a long time, Labour’s strategy has been to sit back and watch it happen. I’m not a fan of this but it is increasingly hard to argue with
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Boris Johnson comms chief joked about ‘drone strike’ on Partygate investigator: ‘We’ll take Sue Gray out’ Guto Harri, who was Mr Johnson’s head of communications, said the former prime minister was ‘hysterical’ the night before Sue Gray published her Partygate report
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 The battle for Boris’s secret WhatsApps: Tory frustration as ex-PM ‘drags down party’ Tory MPs ‘seething’ over new row involving Johnson, as ex-PM cuts ties with government-appointed lawyers
Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023 MPs demand Boris Johnson pay his own Partygate legal fees as taxpayers face £245,000 bill Labour MP Karl Turner has put forward an early day motion calling for the former Prime Minister to pick up the bill as he earns millions of pounds cashing in on his time in No10
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023 Sue Gray facing ‘political witch-hunt’ over new Labour job, allies say Supporters claim government to rule she broke civil service code in bid to delay role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023 Ruthie Henshall: ‘While MPs were drinking and snogging, I was waving at Mum through a care home window’ Since Covid, the actor has been fighting for a legal change, determined no one should have to die alone. She discusses Partygate, rule-breaking – and getting drunk with King Charles
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023 Boris Johnson could admit he 'misled' Parliament in bid to escape a by-election The Partygate Prime Minister is under investigation by the Commons Privileges Committee which is probing allegations he deliberately or recklessly gave false information to MPs
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023 Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team