The Latest Breaking News from Sue Gray

Government drops attempt to delay decision on Johnson partygate investigation

Boris Johnson said he was “very keen for every possible form of scrutiny”.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Boris Johnson ally suggests he shouldn't apologise to Commons - but Keir Starmer should

Brazen minister Nadhim Zahawi demanded Labour's leader apologise for "misleading Parliament" - while blocking an investigation into Boris Johnson for doing just that

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Boris Johnson wants people to stop talking about partygate - and vows to fight next election

The government is pushing for a vote on a parliamentary investigation into whether Mr Johnson misled parliament over partygate to be delayed

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022

Government to try delaying vote on inquiry into whether PM lied to Parliament

Boris Johnson has vowed to fight the next election no matter how many times he is fined for breaching Covid laws.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

PM claims partygate scandal matters little to voters

Tory MPs were facing pressure to back the opposition bid for a Commons Privileges Committee investigation.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

PM abandons efforts to block inquiry on misleading Commons over Partygate

Government changes tack and attempts to delay investigation until after the full publication of Sue Gray report

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Is Boris Johnson lying? A philosopher on why it's so hard to tell

In defending his actions over the partygate scandal, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to insist that he did not believe lockdown rules were broken when government staff gathered socially in Downing Street on various dates during 2020 and 2021.

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022

Why pictures of Downing Street parties could be smoking gun

Analysis: Many believe it is only images that will ultimately prove whether Boris Johnson misled MPs over lockdown gatherings

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Shameless Boris Johnson apologises 89 times to MPs ahead of nightmare vote

Boris Johnson apologised 89 times to MPs for breaking coronavirus laws by attending a lockdown birthday bash. On Thursday, he faces a vote on whether he misled Parliament

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Starmer calls Johnson ‘a man without shame’ as PM gives Partygate apology

Labour leader accuses prime minister of dishonesty, as senior Tory joins those urging him to quit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022