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Boris Johnson has gone 'full Trump' over Partygate 'lies' probe, Tory MPs warn

Conservative MPs turned on Boris Johnson after the ex-PM attempted to discredit a Commons committee inquiry into whether he misled parliament over Partygate - despite photos showing him at gatherings

Daily Mirror

The faux outrage over Sue Gray’s move to Labour is a ruse to protect Boris Johnson – don’t fall for it

The matter needs careful handling, but the agenda of those making illogical claims is pretty clear, says Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA union

The Guardian - UK

Shameless Boris Johnson brazenly tries to rubbish infamous Sue Gray Partygate report

The former PM claimed it was 'surreal' the Commons Privileges Committee, which is investigating him, will use evidence from Ms Gray given she is poised to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Labour dismissed the comments as 'ludicrous'

Daily Mirror

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Boris Johnson says it’s ‘surreal and concerning’ that Sue Gray will work for Sir Keir Starmer

Sue Gray’s possible appointment by Sir Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’ according to Boris Johnson’s former parliamentary aide

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends Sue Gray appointment as next chief of staff

Labour leader says senior civil servant who led inquiry into No 10 lockdown parties is ‘really strong professional’

The Guardian - UK

Johnson allies furious as partygate’s Sue Gray plans to join Starmer office

The resignation of the senior civil servant was accepted with ‘immediate effect’ on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Sue Gray's Partygate inquiry branded 'stitch-up' amid reports she's to join Labour leader's office

Civil servant Sue Gray headed the investigation into law-breaking parties in Downing Street during Covid lockdown

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Sue Gray resigns amid reports of appointment as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

The senior civil servant, who investigated the partygate scandal, has quit the Cabinet Office.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries slapped down by watchdog for 'breaking ministerial code' with TV show

The former Culture Secretary announced on Friday that she would be launching a chat show on Talk TV, to start in February - with Boris Johnson as her first guest

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries ‘broke rules’ to take TV job ahead of Boris Johnson interview

Former culture secretary will host a new Friday-night talk show

The Independent UK

Anti-corruption watchdog raps Nadine Dorries over TV presenter role

FORMER culture secretary Nadine Dorries has been accused by Parliament’s anti-corruption watchdog of breaking Government rules by not consulting…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-ministers who break rules should be fined up to £16,000, says watchdog chief

Lord Pickles wants power to dock three months’ salary from rule-breakers

The Independent UK

Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs by appearing on TV shows – Dowden

But the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, agreed that any further disciplinary action would be ‘disproportionate’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson makes £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street

Former prime minister, who is still a sitting MP, travelled across globe in two months after stepping down

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson trousers £30k an hour for speeches while living rent-free off billionaire

The disgraced ex-Prime Minister may have broken his own Ministerial Code by accepting the £750,000 pay day too soon after leaving office

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity appearance broke rules on post-ministerial jobs, Parliament watchdog says

Matt Hancock

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs, Parliament watchdog says

But Lord Pickles, the Acoba chair, said he believed further disciplinary action would be ‘disproportionate’.

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock broke government rules over I’m A Celebrity appearance, watchdog rules

Ex-health secretary rapped over failure to consult advisory committee – before earning rumoured £400,000 in the jungle

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Daily Mirror

I'm A Celeb's Matt Hancock has broken Ministerial Code, watchdog rules

Parliament's revolving door watchdog, Acoba, ruled the former Health Secretary had breached the rules by appearing on the show - and on SAS: Who Dares Wins

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson trousers £276,130 for ONE speech while bunking off Parliament

The former Prime Minister topped up his £84k MP salary with a speech in Colorado - and he has another planned at a blockchain symposium in Singapore

Daily Mirror

New Tory Health Committee chair was rapped by lobbying watchdog over pharma job

The Mirror revealed in January that ex-health minister Steve Brine made £200-an-hour giving 'strategic advice' to drug firm Sigma without first checking with the Advisory Body on Business Appointments (ACOBA)

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock: MPs urge ex-health minister to resign ahead of ‘I’m a Celebrity’

Ex-minister claims he is going ‘to where the people are’

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock may have breached ministerial rules with I’m a Celebrity appearance

Watchdog for post-ministerial roles writing to ex-health secretary

The Independent UK

Hancock defends trip to Australia for I’m A Celebrity jaunt

Cabinet minister Mark Harper said Matt Hancock had not made the ‘right judgment’ in swapping Westminster for the jungle.

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock insists he ‘hasn’t lost his marbles’ as he flies to Australian jungle for ‘I’m a Celebrity’

Former health secretary claims he can be reached on “any urgent constituency matters” despite flying 10,000 miles to join a reality TV show

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