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Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – January 25

Tuesday’s papers carry fresh partying claims at Downing Street during lockdown, as well as the looming threat of war posed by Russia.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's lockdown birthday bash had 'Union Jack cake and M&S party food'

A birthday party was held for Boris Johnson in the Cabinet Room at Downing Street where a Union Jack cake and M&S party food was served while "happy birthday" was sung for the PM

Daily Mirror

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All the lockdown rules enforced on Brits as Boris Johnson enjoyed surprise birthday bash

The alleged Downing Street gathering reportedly saw 30 officials gathering in the Cabinet Room for up to half an hour on June 19, 2021 - while struggling venues faced fines and arrest if they broke the enforced 'rule of six'

Daily Mirror

Downing Street staff 'gathered to wish Boris Johnson a happy birthday' in lockdown

A spokeswoman for Number 10 said the Prime Minister was present for 'less than 10 minutes'

Liverpool Echo

PM has treated the public with utter contempt - he needs to resign

Liar Boris Johnson has nowhere left to hide now it has emerged that a Covid lockdown law-breaking birthday party was held for him in Downing Street. Even a fibber as shameless as the charlatan in Number 10 cannot pretend he did not know a gatherin

Daily Mirror

Johnson hit by new lockdown party allegations at critical time

Boris Johnson is facing further allegations of rule-breaking parties during the pandemic, after his office confirmed staff had gathered in Downing Street to celebrate his birthday during the first lockdown in 2020.

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A full list of alleged government Covid rule-busting ‘parties’

From ‘cheese and wine’ in Downing Street to ‘boozy’ leaving dos – the number of suspect events grows to 15

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson under fire for alleged rule breaking birthday bash in No. 10

The prime minister has come under fire yet again after ITN News revealed details of how Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday in June 2020 during an event that broke the rules that were in place at the time

Edinburgh Live

Boris Johnson 'held Downing Street birthday party' in lockdown when indoor mixing banned

Up to 30 staff are said to have celebrated with the Prime Ministerin the cabinet room where his wife, Carrie, surprised him with a cake.

Daily Record

Q+A: What we can and cannot expect from the investigation into British prime minister Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his staff held gatherings in Downing Street while strict pandemic rules were in place for the rest of the nation.

The Conversation

I don’t trust PM not to leak interview with Sue Gray, says Cummings

Former No 10 adviser says he will only submit written evidence to Downing Street parties inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Should Boris Johnson be worried? The key questions ahead of Sue Gray's 'partygate' report

Who will be interviewed as part of the probe? When will it be published?

Wales Online

When will Sue Gray’s report be released and what is it all about?

The report could be pivotal for Boris Johnson’s premiership.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Repercussions of Sue Gray partygate report as Boris Johnson still faces Met Police probe

Boris Johnson is facing a major political crisis after weeks of damaging reports of Downing Street parties. The length of his term may now depend on Sue Gray's Partygate report findings, which were released this afternoon

The Independent UK

Sue Gray report: When will the findings of Downing Street party probe be published?

Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at Downing Street lockdown gatherings, at some of which staff drunk alcohol, ate food and listened to music

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

Liverpool Echo

Boris Johnson facing make or break week as Prime Minister

The lockdown parties inquiry prepares to publish this week

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The Independent UK

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson had birthday party at No 10 during 2020 lockdown, report claims – as it happened

ITV News reports that prime minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson, organised gathering for him in cabinet room on 19 June 2020

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson faces crunch week as Sue Gray party report to be published

The PM’s survival is in the balance as MPs await the findings of the investigation into drinks events in Downing Street.

Manchester Evening News

"If Boris Johnson is still Prime Minister by the end of the week I'd be very surprised" says source ahead of Sue Gray report

Downing Street police who were on duty when the alleged lockdown-breaking gatherings took place have given 'extremely damning' evidence to Sue Gray, the Telegraph reports

Wales Online

Downing Street police 'interviewed over partygate claims'

Reports suggest statements 'extremely damning'

Reuters

UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job

Britain's Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering in Downing Street, adding fuel to an investigation into government parties during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Daily Mirror

Downing Street police 'give Sue Gray extremely damning partygate statements'

Members of the Metropolitan Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command are said to have been interviewed as part of the investigation into Boris Johnson and Downing Street's 'partygate'

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