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A (partial) defence of Matt Hancock: leaders must be free to discuss policy in private

His WhatsApp messages look embarrassing and chaotic, but such leaks could do genuine harm to political debate, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s plan for small boats ‘will lock up people fleeing war’

Prime minister’s proposed legislation aimed at stopping Channel crossings branded ‘a joke’ by a former minister

The Guardian - UK

Whitehall chief admitted Boris Johnson is 'nationally distrusted' in leaked WhatsApps

Britain's top civil servant Simon Case suggested the public needed to be told to isolate if they had Covid by 'trusted local figures, not nationally distrusted figures like the PM' in October 2020

Daily Mirror

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Boris Johnson has gone 'full Trump' over Partygate 'lies' probe, Tory MPs warn

Conservative MPs turned on Boris Johnson after the ex-PM attempted to discredit a Commons committee inquiry into whether he misled parliament over Partygate - despite photos showing him at gatherings

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson is peddling new lies in a desperate attempt to save his skin

Ludicrous claims that he was brought down by a leftwing conspiracy show how frightened he is

The Guardian - UK

AI apps such as ChatGPT could play a role in Whitehall, says science secretary

Michelle Donelan says artificial intelligence represents a ‘massive opportunity’ for the civil service and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: cabinet ministers warned of legal action over UK’s failure to tackle climate crisis

Senior civil servants have issued the warnings as government is way behind on net zero pledges, according leaked documents

The Guardian - UK

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Whitehall use of WhatsApp poses transparency risks, says data watchdog

Information commissioner’s warning comes after leak of messages sent by Matt Hancock during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Hancock leaks reveal WhatsApp risks – information commissioner

The widespread use of WhatsApp by ministers and officials in Whitehall risks poses risks for transparency, the Information Commissioner has warned.

The Independent UK

Sunak is the Michael Corleone of the Tory party – try as he might to break free, he’s up to his neck in it

The return of Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Partygate shows that, as the Godfather found, it’s almost impossible to escape past sins, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson says it’s ‘surreal and concerning’ that Sue Gray will work for Sir Keir Starmer

Sue Gray’s possible appointment by Sir Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’ according to Boris Johnson’s former parliamentary aide

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Sue Gray’s new job in no way calls partygate report into question

The assignment handed to Sue Gray, to investigate gatherings on government premises during Covid restrictions, was politically radioactive. But under huge public scrutiny and political pressure, the senior civil servant performed the task admirably.

Evening Standard

Nick Robinson ends interview with moaning Tory for refusing to answer Partygate questions

Furious Tories have tried to claim Partygate inquisitor Sue Gray's move to work for Labour reveals a plot to oust Boris Johnson - but Today programme presenter Nick Robinson pointed out she 'didn't deliver the suitcases of alcohol' to No10

Daily Mirror

Johnson allies’ claims over partygate investigator Sue Gray ‘ludicrous’ – Labour

The senior civil servant plans to take a key job in Sir Keir Starmer’s office.

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Boris Johnson allies heap pressure on Rishi Sunak to block Sue Gray appointment

The resignation of the senior civil servant was accepted with ‘immediate effect’ on Thursday

The Independent UK

Who is Sue Gray? The Partygate investigator headed for top Labour job

Sue Gray’s probe into law-breaking parties in Downing Street during Boris Johnson’s leadership played a key role in his downfall

The Independent UK

Sue Gray: Partygate investigator headed for top Labour job

Her probe into law-breaking parties in Downing Street during Boris Johnson’s leadership played a key role in his downfall.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson allies furious as Keir Starmer hires Sue Gray as chief of staff

Friends of former PM say appointment calls into question parliamentary inquiry into whether Johnson misled MPs

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The Independent UK

Bluff Yorkshireman Sir Bernard delivered precise message of Thatcherism

He inspired in his Downing Street staff loyalty bordering on devotion.

The Independent UK

Starmer promises to ruffle feathers with new ‘missions’ for Britain

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his plan for mission-driven government would put an end to ‘sticking plaster’ fixes to the nation’s problems.

Wales Online

Everyone in UK should be issued with Digital ID, say Tony Blair and Lord Hague

Their plan would involve a new ID incorporating details such as a passport, driving licence, tax records, qualifications and right to work status which could be stored on a mobile phone

The Independent UK

Blair and Hague unite in push for new ‘digital IDs’

Former rivals Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague said ‘a new sense of national purpose across political dividing lines is needed’.

The Guardian - UK

Police spy unit caused ‘outrage and pain’ as it infiltrated leftwing groups

Judge-led inquiry rules Scotland Yard unit acted in a sexist and racist way and intrusions were not justified

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss's £4,000 'Jenga' lectern left abandoned in No10 as nobody wants it

Officials had hoped the costly wooden monstrosity would be used by another Whitehall department or an embassy abroad, but the lectern is still languishing in Downing Street

The Guardian - UK

UK rehearsing economic fallout scenarios if China invades Taiwan

Exclusive: Whitehall officials planning strategy to tackle disruption to global supply chains in the aftermath of an attack

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