The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Scotland Yard is facing a barrage of criticism, from claims of a culture of misogyny and racism to the force's initial failure to investigate rule-busting parties at Downing Street

The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating his attendance at six different rule-breaking events

Threat of constant leaking, says minister, as Boris refuses to say he would go over law break

Operation Hillman has begun contacting more than 50 people about gatherings in Downing Street

Lawyers for the Labour Party have written to the Met over the lavish refurbishment of Boris Johnson’s official residence

Boris Johnson came under renewed pressure over parties held in his Downing Street office during the pandemic, after the U.K. police said they would contact more than 50 people over the gatherings and a potentially damaging new photo emerged showing the prime minister at a Christmas event.

Lawyers for Labour said there is a ‘reasonable suspicion’ the Prime Minister broke anti-bribery laws to pay for £112,000 refurbishment work.

Police will now question more than 50 people believed to have been at Downing Street parties after picture emerges of Boris Johnson beside an open bottle of champagne

Detectives are set to send out questionnaires to various people believed to have taken part

Detectives investigating alleged parties held in Downing Street and Whitehall will begin contacting more than 50 people believed to have taken part in the events by the end of the week, the Met Police said.

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