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What was everyone else doing while Downing street was hosting 'work gatherings' in the garden? A look at the data

Many people around the UK have been scrolling back through the photos on their phones to remind themselves where they were on May 2020, while staff at 10 Downing Street were gathering for what Boris Johnson insists was a work event but which is currently under investigation as a potential…

The Conversation

Doctor who broke Covid rules to cuddle grieving widow outraged by Downing Street parties

Dr Prit Buttar, 61, opened up about his decision to breach social distancing rules to give a heartbroken pensioner a hug during the UK's second lockdown in 2020

Daily Mirror

Downing Street party culture saw staff 'booze at lunch' and 'wake up in same clothes'

Former aide Sonia Khan, who worked in No 10 and the Treasury under Theresa May and David Cameron, said 'the idea of mini fridges or having drinks underneath your table wasn't uncommon'

Daily Mirror

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Downing Street boozing culture meant drinks started at lunchtime says former official

A former Downing St and Treasury official said there was a well-established drinking culture at the heart of government since the days of David Cameron.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson faces recruitment dilemma amid Downing Street chaos

Analysis: with key aides on the way out, the PM will find ambitious professionals are reluctant to take a risk on his reign

The Guardian - UK

Nadine’s BBC licence fee plan? Red Meat for the Big Dog

Oh, come on. What kind of sad, flatulent geek comes up with policy initiatives billed as Big Dog and Red Meat (is the Red Meat for the Big Dog?) as a way of suggesting that the PM is going to get all populist? The brains at Downing Street may not…

Evening Standard

Johnson using populist policies to save his job is ‘unedifying’, Sturgeon says

Nicola Sturgeon said reports of ‘operation red meat’ were an attempt to distract from the scandal of Downing Street parties during Covid restrictions.

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Lanarkshire widow joins politicians in blasting Boris over lockdown parties

Gillian Keeper says Boris Johnston’s conduct and the controversy around parties in Downing Street has left her absolutely disgusted

Daily Record

Northumberland's Tory council leader urged to turn on Boris Johnson over Downing Street party

Conservative council leader Glen Sanderson declined to comment on calls for him to criticise his party leader

Chronicle Live

All the parties across Government reportedly held during Covid restrictions

15 events have been alleged, as well as weekly 'wine time Friday' drinks

Wales Online

List of parties across Government reportedly held during Covid restrictions

Several gatherings have been admitted to.

The Independent UK

Licence fee move would 'end the BBC as we know it', says shadow culture secretary

Lucy Powell said the Government is trying to turn attention away from Boris Johnson's difficulties over Downing Street parties

Wales Online

Reports Boris Johnson attended another 'Downing Street party' in the run up to Christmas 2020

The Prime Minister reportedly attended a leaving do for defence adviser Captain Steve Higham in the run-up to Christmas 2020 and gave a speech

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson interviewed by Sue Gray as another party in Downing Street emerges

The Prime Minister is said to have 'shared what he knows' with senior civil servant Sue Gray about alleged parties in Downing Street.

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Outrage at Downing Street cover up as truth of Mark Thatcher's business dealings locked away until 2053

GOVERNMENT refuse to reveal historic files revealing how Margaret Thatcher used her influence to help her wheeler-dealer son make his fortune in Middle East.

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