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10 standout moments from Boris Johnson's car-crash Partygate defence hearing

The shameless former Prime Minister today tried to deflect blame for the scandal onto advisors, and launched an astonishing attack on Dominic Cummings - who he said had 'every motive to lie'

Daily Mirror

Johnson insists partygate events were ‘essential’ at heated inquiry hearing

The former prime minister’s political future could be determined by his evidence.

The Independent UK

Key figures in Boris Johnson’s Partygate evidence to MPs

Who were the people mentioned in the former PM’s defence at the Commons privileges committee, and where are they now?

The Guardian - UK

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Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson insisted that any claims by Dominic Cummings, his former top official, could not be relied upon.

The Independent UK

Factbox-Boris Johnson's defence over allegations he misled UK parliament

British former prime minister Boris Johnson has accepted he misled parliament over the answers he gave about parties held in government buildings during coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, but denied having done so "intentionally or recklessly".

Reuters

Boris Johnson faces high-octane partygate showdown with MPs

‘Case says he didn’t tell Boris No 10 followed Covid rules’

Evening Standard

Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

The former prime minister has insisted it was not ‘reckless’ to rely on the advice of his senior officials.

The Independent UK

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Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson faces day of reckoning during Partygate committee hearing

Former PM will attempt to persuade cross-party committee he did not intend to mislead Commons over Partygate

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson faces fight for political future at Partygate hearing

Former PM to argue he did not intend to mislead MPs, at hearing that could lead to suspension from parliament

The Guardian - UK

The Mancunian Way: A suit and tie day

Trailblazer deal signed PLUS Shocking impact of lung conditions on Mancs AND Reaction to GMP’s new neighbourhood model

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson’s ‘bombshell’ Partygate defence branded weak by Tory MPs ahead of TV grilling

Key part of former PM’s defence ‘b*****ks’, says David Davis – as MPs predict he will be found guilty

The Independent UK

Partygate defence dossier: how Boris Johnson tried to contain a scandal

New revelations about gatherings, conversations with key witnesses and press briefings

The Guardian - UK

The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The former prime minister references a host of key figures in his evidence bundle to the Privileges Committee.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's 8 cowardly Partygate excuses - from 'cramped No10' to 'it was my birthday'

In a 52-page dossier, Boris Johnson tried to shift Partygate blame onto his aides, accused the media of 'weaponising' pictures of him drinking and joking with colleagues, and moaned that no one sang him Happy Birthday at a surprise do

The Independent UK

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

The former prime minister’s defence dossier apportions blame to advisers and criticises the inquiry.

Reuters

Factbox-Boris Johnson's defence over allegations he misled UK parliament

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson accepted on Tuesday he misled parliament over the answers he gave about parties held in government buildings during the coronavirus pandemic, but he denied having done so "intentionally or recklessly".

The Independent UK

From cake to Cummings: Key points from Boris Johnson’s Partygate defence

The former prime minister called Downing Street ‘cramped and old’

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Daily Mirror

Former Newsnight host Emily Maitlis slams BBC 'double standards' over Gary Lineker

Emily Maitlis, who was once found to have breached impartiality rules during her time at the BBC, has offered her thoughts on the saga involving Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, the government and her former employer

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock plotted to oust NHS England chief, WhatsApp leak shows

Former health secretary conspired with Dominic Cummings to remove Simon Stevens in early 2020

Wales Online

Matt Hancock said ousting NHS England chief executive would be ‘massive improvement’

The former health secretary reportedly discussed Simon Stevens, now Lord Stevens, with Boris Johnson’s then chief adviser Dominic Cummings

The Independent UK

Hancock said removing NHS England chief executive would be ‘massive improvement’

Leaked messages revealed a desire to oust Simon Stevens.

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock aide criticised Dominic Cummings in expletive-laden tirade

Latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages reveal animosity towards Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak and Matt Hancock complained of Dominic Cummings' 'nightmare' time in Downing Street in WhatsApp messages

The revelations are the latest to come from leaked WhatsApp messages

Evening Standard

WhatsApp leak shows how Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings’ time in Downing Street was a “nightmare”, Rishi Sunak appeared to tell Matt Hancock, according to the latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages.

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