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Ministers’ confusion about Covid rules caused resentment among police – ex-chief

Matt Hancock and senior officials discussed the need to ‘get heavy’ with the police over enforcing lockdown measures, leaked messages show.

The Independent UK

Country’s most senior civil servant Simon Case mocked holidaymakers ‘locked up’ in Covid quarantine hotels

The UK’s most senior civil servant mocked travellers who were being “locked up” in quarantine hotels during the Covid pandemic, according to leaked WhatsApp messages published by the Telegraph.

Evening Standard

Airlines and airports ‘horribly self-serving’ during Covid, says top civil servant in leaked messages

‘I just want to see some of the faces of people coming out of first class and into a premier inn shoe box,’ Sir Simon Case joked of hotel quarantine

The Independent UK

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Police and travel industry react angrily to Matt Hancock lockdown texts

Messages show Hancock urging ministers to ‘get heavy’ with police and making light of hotel quarantine situation

The Guardian - UK

‘Ludicrous!’ Labour scoff at claims Sue Gray appointment is a Boris Partygate stitch-up

The former senior civil servant has been appointed to Labour’s chief of staff

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'made plans for tougher Covid restrictions on night of No10 party'

Matt Hancock's leaked WhatsApp messages reportedly reveal that plans were being drawn up for tougher lockdowns that would ruin Christmas for many, on the same night as a Downing Street party

Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock wanted to 'get heavy with police' in Covid rule-break crackdown, says leak

Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal that the former Health Secretary was keen to crack down on those breaking Covid lockdown rules just days before a party was held at 10 Downing Street

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Matt Hancock WhatsApp leaks: Ministers discussed need to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

Conversations between the former health secretary and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case have come to light

Wales Online

Ministers joked about locking up travellers to UK in quarantine hotels during pandemic

Matt Hancock's leaked messages reveal that ministers and officials made jokes about people arriving in the UK during the Covid pandemic being locked up in quarantine hotels

Daily Mirror

Ministers wanted to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

Leaked messages from ex-health secretary Matt Hancock suggested Whitehall concern over enforcement of lockdown restrictions.

The Independent UK

Ministers joked about ‘locking up’ travellers to UK during Covid pandemic

Minsters exchanged messages about those who were required to stay in allotted quarantine hotels

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock wanted to ‘get heavy with police’ to enforce lockdown, say leaked messages

‘Plod got their marching orders’, said then-health secretary after meeting with Boris Johnson and officers

The Independent UK

Facemasks introduced in English schools to ‘avoid argument’ with Nicola Sturgeon, leaked files suggest

Face masks were introduced in schools for the first time after Boris Johnson was told it was “not worth an argument” with Nicola Sturgeon over the issue, leaked files suggest.

Evening Standard

‘Vaccine sceptics’ gather at the Carlton Club, traditional home of the Tory party

The champagne reception was hosted by Andrew Bridgen MP, who had the whip removed for comparing vaccination to the Holocaust

Evening Standard

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Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says BBC chairman must quit over Boris Johnson loan row

BBC chairman Richard Sharp apologised for introducing Canadian businessman Sam Blyth to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case in 2020 when Mr Blyth was offering to guarantee a loan for the ex-PM

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak stands by BBC chair despite damning report

RISHI Sunak is standing by the under pressure BBC chair while an investigation takes place, after a highly critical report by MPs into his…

The Guardian - UK

Sacking Richard Sharp would be a great loss to the BBC: after all, he has friends in high places

Given his predicament, Sharp has much to gain from defending the corporation – and the connections to do it effectively, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Sunak standing by BBC chairman amid ongoing inquiry

MPs found that Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’ by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

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The Independent UK

Sunak will await Sharp inquiry amid pressure on BBC chairman

MPs found Richard Sharp made “significant errors of judgment” by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

Daily Mirror

BBC boss's position 'increasingly untenable' after Boris Johnson loan row

Under-fire BBC Chairman Richard Sharp was accused by MPs of making 'significant errors of judgement' by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair ‘increasingly untenable’, says Labour

Sharp faces calls to resign after MPs’ report says he made significant errors of judgment over Johnson loan

The Independent UK

Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee criticised his failure to disclose a role in facilitating a loan for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

MPs find Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan

Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

The National (Scotland)

BBC chair made 'significant errors' through links to Boris Johnson, MPs say

BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s position is in increased peril after MPs found he made “significant errors of judgment” by acting as a go-between…

The Independent UK

MPs find BBC chairperson made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan

Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

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