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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

No10 WhatsApps show panicking Partygate response - and warnings Boris Johnson ignored

The slippery former Prime Minister is arguing that he didn't mislead Parliament intentionally when he denied rules had broken at lockdown bashes because he had received assurances from aides

Daily Mirror

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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

Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Covid rules were always followed

Top civil servant also says he is unaware of anyone else in Downing Street giving Johnson such assurance over Partygate

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What to expect from Boris Johnson’s Partygate grilling in parliament today

In today’s newsletter: The former prime minister faces the Commons privileges committee over allegations he intentionally misled Parliament – this is what’s at stake

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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All the Partygate bashes Boris Johnson attended - and the Covid rules at the time

In a 52-page legal dossier, Boris Johnson scrambled to shake off criticism of his conduct ahead of an explosive grilling by MPs on Wednesday about what he knew about Partygate boozing

Daily Mirror

Scott Adams faces ‘consequence culture’ as US newspapers drop Dilbert

In the category of career implosions for a major American cultural figure, the downfall of Scott Adams has been especially swift and spectacular.

Tribune News Service

The scandals that brought down Boris Johnson as he eyes up sensational return

The former Prime Minister was forced out of office just over six weeks ago

Manchester Evening News

Partygate to Pincher: Johnson considers comeback despite year of scandals

The ex-PM was forced to quit by his own MPs after a series of political crises.

The Independent UK

Timeline of why Tory MPs abandoned Boris Johnson and forced him to quit

Conservative grievances with Mr Johnson stretched back much further than the most recent row over the handling of claims against Chris Pincher.

Evening Standard

Why Tory MPs abandoned Boris Johnson and forced him to quit

Conservative grievances with Mr Johnson stretched back much further than the most recent row over the handling of claims against Chris Pincher.

The Independent UK

Timeline of crisis engulfing Boris Johnson’s premiership

Boris Johnson has been dealt the biggest blow of his premiership by the resignations of two senior cabinet ministers in the wake of his handling of the row over scandal-hit former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership

Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.

Evening Standard

Hackney skinny house measuring just three metres wide listed for sale for £1.3 million

This converted coach house is priced more than double the London average per square foot

The Guardian - UK

Don’t make Partygate official Martin Reynolds our man in Riyadh, urge Tories

Senior figure warns that man mentioned 24 times in Sue Gray report would be ‘representing the Queen’ as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson, the party animal, has vomited over standards in public life

Sue Gray’s investigation into Partygate underlines how much will have to be done to disinfect our government institutions when Mr Johnson is finally thrown out

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The Independent UK

PM’s former top aide says he ‘was not sent questionnaire by Met’ over partygate

Dominic Cummings was working in Downing Street during 2020.

Evening Standard

‘No comment’: Cabinet minister dodges questions on whether partygate civil servant should be Saudi Arabia ambassador

Martin Reynolds previously was the UK’s ambassdor to Libya and is now mooted to be in line to be Britain’s top diplomat in Riyadh

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray report: five unanswered questions about No 10 parties

Outstanding issues include event in Downing Street flat and Boris Johnson’s seeming lack of awareness

Wales Online

Sue Gray report: The names of the people who attended Downing Street lockdown parties and who they are

The Prime Minister is unlikely to resign, but he could be forced out of Number 10

ABC News

With its tales of booze, fights and broken swings, will 'Partygate' report bring down Boris Johnson?

Six months after an independent inquiry began, the report into "Partygate" has finally been handed down. Is what was found enough to end Boris Johnson's time in Number 10?

The Independent UK

Sue Gray report: Fury in Whitehall as senior officials escape Partygate punishment

Officials claim senior colleagues have brought the civil service into ‘disrepute’

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson tells public to ‘move on’ from Partygate despite unanswered questions

Sue Gray lays bare drunkenness, vomiting and damage at the illegal events – and the abuse of cleaners who objected

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