High Court decision on Government challenge to Covid inquiry due on Thursday The Cabinet Office has argued the request is ‘so broad’ that it is ‘bound to catch’ a large amount of irrelevant material. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Boris Johnson escapes fresh police probe into lockdown gatherings at Chequers and No10 The disgraced ex-Prime Minister was reported to police after entries in his ministerial diary revealed a string of potentially rule-breaking events, including visits from friends to his country retreat Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023
Two new Partygate investigations opened by Met Police – as Boris Johnson let off the hook Scotland Yard says Chequers and No 10 events don’t merit investigation – but drinks gathering for Sir Bernard Jenkin’s wife and CCHQ bash will be looked into The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Sue Gray breached civil service code by talking to Starmer, rules government Finding of ‘prima facie’ violation dismissed by Labour as ‘Mickey Mouse nonsense’ The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Sue Gray ‘breached civil service code’ over Keir Starmer job, inquiry finds Civil inquiry finds official’s talks over role without telling bosses is ‘prima facie’ breach of code The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers Two judges are due to give their ruling in the bid over the former prime minister’s unredacted WhatsApps and diaries at a later date. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Boris Johnson backs Covid Inquiry in court battle with Rishi Sunak’s government Inquiry lawyers warn investigation must not be put into ‘procedural straight-jacket’ The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Cabinet Office declines to investigate Korski groping claim Daisy Goodwin has described the decision as disappointing. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Boris Johnson blasts Sunak's government for blocking Covid Inquiry getting his WhatsApps Lawyers representing the inquiry chairwoman heavily criticised the Cabinet Office, branding the department's argument 'at its heart nonsensical' Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023
Sue Gray given six-month waiting period for Keir Starmer job Former senior civil servant will start work as Labour leader’s chief of staff in autumn after watchdog recommendation The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023
Daniel Korski’s accuser may go to police as Cabinet Office fails to investigate groping claims Daisy Goodwin expresses disappointment with government response to formal complaint against Tory ex-mayoral hopeful The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023
Johnson backs Covid inquiry chairwoman in legal clash with Government The former PM’s lawyers said he has ‘no objection’ to the inquiry having his unredacted WhatsApp messages, diaries and notebooks. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Cabinet Office rejects calls from Daisy Goodwin to investigate alleged Daniel Korski groping incident in No10 The Cabinet Office has rejected calls from a TV producer to investigate an alleged groping incident at Downing Street a decade ago. Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023
UK high court to look at legal battle over WhatsApp evidence for Covid inquiry Judges will decide whether Heather Hallett or the UK government gets to choose what documents are relevant The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 High Court to hear challenge over Covid inquiry demand for Boris Johnson evidence Former prime minister’s WhatsApps, notebooks and diaries at the centre of a legal clash between the government and the inquiry
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 High Court to hear challenge over Covid inquiry demand for Johnson evidence The former prime minister’s WhatsApps, notebooks and diaries are at the centre of a legal clash between the Government and the inquiry.
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023 Daniel Korski: Second minister ‘pauses’ support for Tory mayoral hopeful amid groping claim Claire Coutinho is the second education minister to reconsider support for Daniel Korski, following fellow education minister Robert Halfon who paused his support on Tuesday night
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023 Daniel Korski London mayor bid under strain as minister ‘pauses’ support Children’s minister Claire Coutinho calls groping allegations against Tory hopeful ‘serious and concerning’
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Korski faces battle to retain Tory support as groping complaint submitted TV writer Daisy Goodwin contacted the Cabinet Office to make a formal complaint against the Conservative mayoral hopeful.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Tory candidate Daniel Korski could face official complaint after groping claim The London mayoral hopeful said it is ‘categorically’ untrue that he groped TV producer Daisy Goodwin.
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023 There may be other women, hints writer ‘groped by Tory hopeful’ Daniel Korski Daisy Goodwin, who claims Mr Korski touched her breast, said she ‘had been contacted by other women with some very interesting stories’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023 Post-Brexit import checks risk further pushing up food prices – industry group Traders will not be able to absorb estimated £10m extra cost on goods entering from EU, warns Fresh Produce Consortium
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Labour MP: No precedent for public paying Johnson legal fees in committee probe Karl Turner said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should correct the record in the House of Commons.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Dowden ‘reassured’ UK was in ‘pretty strong state of preparedness’ for pandemic Mr Dowden, who was minister for the Cabinet Office from July 2019 to February 202, was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Partygate: How will the new police investigation into Tory gatherings work and how long will it take? Lengthy probe could see more questionnaires sent out and evidence from previous investigation re-assessed