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"A purely factual report by Sue Gray cannot possibly prejudice a police investigation."

Downing Street spokesperson ‘not aware’ of any conversations with the Met over publication of Sue Gray report

Force is running parallel criminal probe into potential lawbreaking at Downing Street

The Cabinet Office is weighing up whether to publish its report into the “partygate” scandal after the Met Police asked Sue Gray to make “minimal reference” to the Downing Street gatherings they are probing.

An inquiry into COVID-19 lockdown-breaking gatherings in Downing Street that might determine the future of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be further delayed after the police asked for the report to make only "minimal reference" to those events.

The Prime Minister is accused of attending at least five of the events, it has been reported

LONDON — Being known as a raffish rule-breaker has always been a key element of Boris Johnson’s political brand. And it worked ever so well — until suddenly it didn’t.

Chris Daw QC goes through some of the Downing Street gatherings, explaining why he things they were against the law. At the time, Covid restrictions prevented the mingling of different households

Chris Daw QC goes through some of the Downing Street gatherings, explaining why he things they were against the law. At the time, Covid restrictions prevented the mingling of different households

The Downing Street “partygate” scandal has shown how alcohol use can be embedded in the everyday workplace. The internal investigation being led by senior civil servant Sue Gray is expected to make clear how normalised the culture of drinking has become within the centre of government under Boris Johnson’s administration.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not been interviewed by the police about their investigation into alleged parties in his Downing Street residence during coronavirus lockdowns, his spokesman said on Thursday.