Met refers itself to police watchdog over handling of Downing Street Christmas party allegations
The Met Police said they were aware of the footage and allegations in relation to alleged breaches of coronavirus restrictions, but that they would not retrospectively investigate…
British politics has turned into a toxic spectator sport with no winners
Decline and Fall has been much on my mind this week. Not the one by Edward Gibbon, but rather that by Evelyn Waugh. In particular I have…
Lord Udny-Lister could return as search for Downing Street ‘enforcer’ begins
Mr Johnson strengthened the team of loyalists around him this summer when he brought Ben Gascoigne, his former private secretary, back into his inner circle. Mr Gascoigne…
Plan Beached Whale in full swing as Boris attempts the mother of all diversionary tactics
Assisting the PM in his prognostications was Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, who brought his usual undertaker’s charm to proceedings. On this day, however, the charts…
Partygate: Tory anger as Boris Johnson told he ‘should resign’ if he misled Parliament
The Prime Minister’s announcement of a new probe into the alleged Number 10 festive gathering failed to assuage anger in many quarters of his party. Baroness Davidson…
Didn’t officers guarding No 10 know a party was going on? asks Baroness
One former Met protection officer, who has worked in Downing Street, said he thought it “inconceivable” that those on duty on the night of the alleged party…
Allegra Stratton’s resignation statement in full
Allegra Stratton has quit her role as the Prime Minister’s spokeswoman for Cop26 as a row over her joking about a Christmas party at Downing Street reached fever…
Partygate has managed to unite pro- and anti-lockdowners in fury
Boris Johnson has always aspired to be a unifying politician. He may now have achieved that. The recent revelations about an alleged Christmas party in Downing Street…