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Therese Raphael: Boris Johnson is spared but hardly off the hook yet

After weeks of waiting, there was no damning Sue Gray report. Instead, U.K. senior civil servant Gray released a short update on her investigation into the Downing Street parties that have dominated British news since the start of the year. But the lack of chapter and verse hardly means Boris…

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Partygate inquiry: What happens next?

Senior civil servant Sue Gray has delivered her completed report to Downing Street in redacted form but Metropolitan Police still probing 12 events

The Independent UK

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

Outrage over PM’s conduct refuses to go away after Sue Gray files heavily-redacted report on rule-breaking bashes with Met Police investigation ongoing

The Independent UK

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What are the key points in Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street parties?

Here is a summary of the findings of the civil servant’s inquiry report

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'attended prosecco-fuelled leaving do during national lockdown'

The Prime Minister went to this Downing Street gathering on January 14 2021. He is understood to have stayed for 'five minutes' after giving a speech and thanking staff for their hard work

Daily Mirror

Downing Street caves to pressure and admits it will reveal if PM is fined over 'partygate' breaches

In a reversal of the initial position that no one would be named if they received a fixed penalty notice, Downing Stree said it would reveal if Boris Johnson is 'hypothetically' fined.

Daily Record

Downing Street WILL reveal if Boris Johnson given Covid fine over 'partygate'

In an apparent U-turn, No 10 said the public would be informed if the Prime Minister was given a fine for breaching lockdown rules

Daily Mirror

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9 danger moments for Boris Johnson over Sue Gray report - as grandee warns 'be worried'

Boris Johnson seems to have survived without a vote of no confidence - for now - despite the Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties. But here are nine hurdles on the road ahead that could yet see him lose his job

Daily Mirror

Senior Tories in Wales back Boris Johnson and blame culture in Downing Street

Only two of the top Conservatives responded to our request for a comment - those who did supported the Prime Minister

Wales Online

Downing Street says it will refuse to name any 'partygate' rule breakers fined by the Met

The Met Police confirmed it will follow usual practise and not name any individuals issued with fixed penalty fines for attending the Downing Street events

Daily Record

Downing Street has betrayed its civil servants

The No 10 party scandal has debased the values that civil servants hold dear. Integrity has to come from the top, says former head of the home civil service Bob Kerslake

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street could keep party fines secret after Met Police investigation

Police are looking at 12 parties in Downing Street and Whitehall - including several Boris Johnson is believed to have attended

Daily Mirror

No 10 may not announce if Boris Johnson fined by police over Partygate investigation

Criminal sanctions against prime minister and his staff could remain secret

The Independent UK

Downing Street could keep it secret if people are fined for parties

Officials said it would be for the police to decide whether to make information public or not

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The Guardian - UK

Johnson-Putin call rescheduled as PM’s diplomacy drive falters

PM had to cancel original call because of partygate statement

The Guardian - UK

No 10 responds to pressure and says people will be told if PM fined by police over parties – as it happened

Downing Street had earlier refused to commit to disclosing the names of those who might be fined over lockdown parties

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray report dissected - what it REALLY reveals and means for Boris Johnson

Sue Gray was unable to deliver her full verdict because of the ongoing police investigation into the Downing Street parties. However, her findings were deeply damaging for Boris Johnson. The Mirror's Head of Politics Jason Beattie analyses the findings.

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Omicron sub-variant detected in 57 countries, says WHO – as it happened

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Daily Mirror

'Boris Johnson is a reckless liar and an embarrassment to our great nation'

The police inquiry into Downing Street’s lockdown parties, followed by evidence in Sue Gray’s limited report and a risible response in Parliament demonstrate why Boris Johnson is unfit for high office

Daily Mirror

All the main points addressed in the Sue Gray report - and what they really mean

Sue Gray was unable to deliver her full verdict because of the ongoing police investigation into the Downing Street parties. However, her findings were deeply damaging for Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

Theresa May's comments over Sue Gray report captivate Commons but PM denies claims

Former Prime Minister Theresa May told Boris Johnson that the Sue Gray report shows 'No10 Downing Street was not observing the regulations they had imposed on members of the public'

Daily Mirror

12 bombshells in Sue Gray report that damn Boris Johnson as police handed 300 photos

Sue Gray's report on Downing Street parties runs to only nine pages - and much of the information is hidden in a safe. But despite what Boris Johnson may tell you, it’s still damning for the Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Johnson promises change in No 10 in wake of Gray report as police investigate alleged party in his flat

Boris Johnson said he was ‘sorry for the things we simply didn’t get right and also sorry for the way this matter has been handled’.

The Independent UK

Gray report will be published in full after police inquiry over, No 10 promises

Downing Street has announced that Sue Gray’s full report on lockdown-busting events at No 10 will be published following the completion of the police inquiry.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson will publish SECOND Sue Gray report after fury at partial verdict

In a U-turn after hours of prevaricating, Downing Street confirmed Sue Gray will be asked to give a further update on Downing Street parties - and it will be published by Boris Johnson

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