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The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

When was Boris Johnson's birthday party, who was there, and what were the Covid rules at the time?

Another day, another party

Bristol Post

Cressida Dick defends Metropolitan Police over partygate row

The force had faced criticism for refusing to launch an investigation until now.

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick says Met Police will now investigate Downing Street parties held during lockdown

‘I can confirm the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years’

The Independent UK

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Downing Street parties: Sue Gray report could come this week as police signal no objection – as it happened

Latest updates: prime minister welcomes Met police investigation into allegations of lockdown rule-breaking

The Guardian - UK

The full list of Number 10's 'lockdown-breaking parties'... as it gets even longer

There have been 15 gatherings reported so far

Manchester Evening News

Breakfast briefing: Johnson under more pressure, deadly crush at Africa Nations Cup and world leaders warn Russia of sanctions

Tuesday's morning news round-up

Wales Online

PM attended indoor birthday celebration during lockdown, No 10 admits

Downing Street insisted staff only ‘gathered briefly’ in No 10’s Cabinet Room after a meeting

Wales Online

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Boris Johnson attended indoor birthday celebration during lockdown, No 10 admits

Downing Street insisted staff only ‘gathered briefly’ in No 10’s Cabinet Room after a meeting.

The Independent UK

Nusrat Ghani’s Islamophobia claims taken ‘extremely seriously’ by PM

Boris Johnson orders a Cabinet Office investigation into allegations surrounding sacking of the junior minister

Wales Online

Furious families slam Boris Johnson's surprise birthday party during first lockdown

More than 30 officials reportedly gathered for the PM's birthday bash in the Cabinet Room for up to half an hour on the afternoon of June 19, 2020

Daily Mirror

What were the Covid rules at the time of Boris Johnson’s 2020 birthday?

On the day of the alleged party, Downing Street was thanking the public for following the rules

The Guardian - UK

Social care boss calls for mandatory Covid jabs to be axed amid sector's 'paralysing' workforce shortage

Downing Street said there were no plans to change the deadline

Wales Online

Boris Johnson 'had a party' during first lockdown, according to reports

Downing Street has responded to the claims made by ITV News today, saying that a group of staff gathered to wish the Prime Minister a happy birthday and that he was there for 'less than 10 minutes'.

Manchester Evening News

No 10 ‘held birthday party for Boris Johnson during lockdown’

PM attended surprise bash for ‘less than 10 minutes’, says Downing Street

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson 'had lockdown birthday party' when indoor social gatherings were banned

Carrie Johnson allegedly presented her husband with a birthday cake and led staff to sing Happy Birthday for the Prime Minister. Carrie also helped organise the gathering, reports claim

The Independent UK

Transparency of Gray report questioned amid claims staff kept back evidence

The report is expected to be released later this week – but it is unclear in what format.

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings claims fearful Downing Street staff are keeping evidence from Sue Gray inquiry

Staff worried because they know the PM will see everything, says ex-adviser

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: Ghani’s claims of Islamophobia taken ‘extremely seriously’

Boris Johnson has ordered a Cabinet Office investigation into Nusrat Ghani’s claim that her Muslim faith was partly to blame for her ministerial exit.

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Daily Mirror

5 reasons Boris Johnson is facing a crunch week that could end his premiership

The scandal-hit Prime Minister is awaiting the publication of Sue Gray's partygate report as other problems mount

The Independent UK

Partygate inquiry: What happens next?

Senior civil servant Sue Gray may deliver her findings this week

The Independent UK

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

Daily Record

Boris Johnson forced to announce inquiry into 'Muslimness' sacking claim as troubles mount for PM

Downing Street announced the turn-around early on Monday morning after a torrid weekend of claims by former Minister Nusrat Ghani that senior colleagues were 'uncomfortable' with her religious beliefs.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – January 24

With the findings from Sue Gray’s investigation into Downing Street due out in days, many of Monday’s papers continue to focus on the embattled PM.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson 'said he couldn't get involved' to Muslim MP during sacking row

Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani considered quitting politics after an interaction with a Government whip who she claims said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a Downing Street meeting

Daily Mirror

Carrie Johnson dragged into Sue Gray's inquiry for 'inviting pals during lockdown'

Whitehall enforce Sue Gray is expected to publish her findings on Downing Street parties early this week. It is not yet known if she will publish the report in full or summarise findings

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