Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Covid isolation to be scrapped
As Mr Johnson made the announcement at Prime Minister’s Questions, he came under further scrutiny over Downing Street parties after a picture emerged showing him near an…
The No10 clearout gives us a chance to move on
When Boris Johnson said “sorry” following publication of the heavily redacted Sue Gray report, he promised to show that he meant it by fixing No. 10 and…
The No. 10 clearout gives us a chance to move on
When Boris Johnson said “sorry” following publication of the heavily redacted Sue Gray report, he promised to show that he meant it by fixing No. 10 and…
You’re never too old to seek help with your mental health struggles
This column is all about being human. It is all about you. So this week, I want to start with an email I received from Linda, a…
Boris Johnson hires Brexiteer Steve Barclay as top aide in ‘return to Tory values’
A minister said that some remaining No 10 aides were “part of the problem. They have blocked us, micromanaged us and tried to interfere at every level”….
Downing Street parties: What to expect from the Met Police investigation
The job will be made more complicated by the fact that the rules – which were far from straightforward – changed regularly over time as the pandemic…
Wednesday evening UK news briefing: Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson
It comes as new polling shows the majority of the public think the investigation into Downing Street parties should continue and only a quarter feel Mr Johnson…
Watch: How ‘partygate’ brought Boris Johnson to the brink
So it’s finally here – or at least part of it is: Sue Gray’s report into parties in Downing Street and beyond has been published by Number…
Sue Gray brings bad language to the heart of government
There is a hidden horror in Sue Gray’s report. It looks fine on the surface, with neatly numbered paragraphs and with findings honoured by Roman numerals. But…
Eight ways Sue Gray’s ‘partygate’ report makes things worse for Boris Johnson
The publication of more, potentially explosive photographs of Downing Street parties now hangs over Number 10. 2. The flat A gathering in Mr Johnson’s Downing Street flat…
Downing Street to confirm if Boris Johnson is given ‘partygate’ fine
Earlier in the day, Mr Raab was asked whether Mr Johnson should quit if he was fined and said: “Let’s wait and see … Allow the police…
Boris Johnson was in his Downing Street flat the night of party being investigated by police
Mr Johnson attended the event and gave a speech. The Mirror, which first reported the event before the police investigation began, said Mr Johnson was only there…
Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ shake-up is already unravelling as top civil servant rejects new No 10 job
There are concerns that permanent secretaries of government departments with tens of thousands of staff will be reluctant to take up the job, which oversees just a…
Sue Gray’s report has not wounded Boris Johnson fatally – but he is bleeding badly
Neither will the inference that “some of the events should not have been allowed to take place” and others “should not have been allowed to develop as…
Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Boris Johnson scraps EU red tape bonfire
It comes as Mr Johnson arrived in Kyiv today for talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The country’s foreign minister has said Britain, Poland and Ukraine are…
Metropolitan Police handed ‘over 300 photographs’ by Sue Gray as they investigate ‘partygate’
In her report, Ms Gray expressed frustration that she had been unable to publish her findings in full. She wrote: “As a result of the Metropolitan Police’s…
In full: Boris Johnson’s statement to the Commons in response to Sue Gray ‘partygate’ report
Boris Johnson has responded to the Sue Gray report, giving a statement in the House of Commons apologising to the British people. The Prime Minster gave a…
Delaying publication of Sue Gray report is too delicious a temptation for Boris Johnson to resist
A survey by the Conservative Home website over the weekend revealed that the majority of Conservative Party members think the “partygate” row is overblown, a reversal of…
Key points in Sue Gray’s report on Boris Johnson and Downing Street parties
Sue Gray’s investigation into alleged Covid rule-breaking parties in Downing Street during lockdown has been published. The findings will cause a fresh headache for Boris Johnson and…
Anger, scorn and support as Andrew Neil returned to TV to take on Boris Johnson
A buccaneering public figure seeks to shrug off a string of recent public embarrassments only for new humiliations to wriggle from the woodwork. Heaven knows how recently…
Tom Tugendhat: I would run to replace Boris Johnson in a leadership contest
Tom Tugendhat has become the first Tory MP to say he would run to replace Boris Johnson in a leadership contest. It comes less than 24 hours…
Scotland Yard sends letters to Downing Street party ‘suspects’ after receiving Sue Gray dossier
The developments leave Mr Johnson in limbo, unsure what will be contained in Ms Gray’s report or when it will be released, as Tory MPs weigh up…
Carrie Johnson offered to bring cake to Boris Johnson’s alleged lockdown-busting birthday party
Carrie Johnson sent messages to Downing Street staff offering to bring a cake to a birthday party for the Prime Minister that she instigated during the first…
Thursday evening UK news briefing: Boris Johnson calls Afghanistan animal evacuation claims ‘total rhubarb’
On his trip, Mr Johnson dismissed the accusations he authorised the controversial evacuation of animals from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of Kabul as “total rhubarb”. The…
Dozens who attended Downing Street parties can pay fines instead of being interviewed by police
If such explanations are not accepted, the police will then contact the ACRO Criminal Records Office, who will confirm the decision to issue the fine and will…