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Partygate: how the Sue Gray report revealed the age of 'government by WhatsApp'

One of the striking things about civil servant Sue Gray’s report on lockdown parties at 10 Downing Street – aside from the alcohol consumption, vomiting and karaoke singing – was the presence of multiple WhatsApp transcripts.

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

Partygate: 8 of your burning questions answered by expert John Rentoul

‘I would say he has a 50-50 chance of making it to the election’

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Martin Lewis welcomes government’s ‘generous package’ to help with energy bills

He said the measures mirrored his requests to the chancellor but should have come sooner.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

'A token': Northumberland mum says Rishi Sunak's offer of £150 won't help disabled people beat energy crisis

On Thursday the Government announced extra payments for disabled people, pensioners and benefits claimants alongside a £400 energy payment for all

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

Met Police acted without fear or favour on partygate, acting chief insists

Sir Stephen House said the force has ‘not shied away from issuing a fixed-penalty notice where we thought it was deserved’.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Who’s who in the partygate scandal? 10 key power players shamed in Sue Gray’s report

From ‘party marty’ to the most senior civil servant in the country, Katie Strick lists the major characters at the centre of the scandal

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

Stirling politicians call for Boris Johnson to resign in wake of Sue Gray report

Politicians from across Stirling's political spectrum have condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the wake of the publication of Sue Gray's report into a string of Downing Street parties which breached the Covid lockdown laws.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

'Who do they think they are?': Andy Burnham reacts to 'shameful' Sue Gray report

The Greater Manchester mayor gave his reaction to the senior civil servant's report on partygate during his weekly radio phone-in

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2022

UK police chief defends decision-making over 'partygate' fines

The acting head of London's Metropolitan Police on Thursday defended his investigation into COVID-19 lockdown-busting parties at the heart of government, responding to earlier criticism from the British capital's Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Lanarkshire politicians criticise PM following release of Sue Gray report

Some called for him to resign after the 'partygate' report that criticises the culture and leadership in Downing Street

Daily Record · May 26, 2022