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Investigation launched into allegations of leaks to damage Mordaunt campaign

Simon Case, the most senior civil servant in the country, confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into allegations of leaking.

The Independent UK

Inquiry into alleged leak designed to undermine Mordaunt bid for PM

An official inquiry has been launched into the alleged leak of information designed to undermine Penny Mordaunt’s campaign to become prime minister.

The Independent UK

No10 stalls on demands to hand over ‘partygate’ documents

He has said he will remain as caretaker Prime Minister until a new leader of the Tory party is chosen by September 5

Evening Standard

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Timeline of partygate allegations as Keir Starmer cleared over beergate

The Labour leader and his deputy will face no fines after police cleared them of any wrongdoing

The Independent UK

Caretakers for how long? I’ve no clue, says minister

Education Secretary James Cleverly says the government will deliver in both short and long term

Evening Standard

Timeline of why Tory MPs abandoned Boris Johnson and forced him to quit

Conservative grievances with Mr Johnson stretched back much further than the most recent row over the handling of claims against Chris Pincher.

Evening Standard

Why Tory MPs abandoned Boris Johnson and forced him to quit

Conservative grievances with Mr Johnson stretched back much further than the most recent row over the handling of claims against Chris Pincher.

The Independent UK

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Timeline of crisis engulfing Boris Johnson’s premiership

Boris Johnson has been dealt the biggest blow of his premiership by the resignations of two senior cabinet ministers in the wake of his handling of the row over scandal-hit former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.

Evening Standard

Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership

Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.

The Independent UK

Trust in No 10 briefings collapses in wake of Partygate and Pincher sagas

Analysis: Relationship between journalists and Downing Street fraught in wake of misleading statements

The Guardian - UK

Senior civil servant calls radio phone-in to warn of 'dangerous No10 lies'

No10 has shifted its account of what Boris Johnson knew of Chris Pincher's past conduct when he made him deputy chief whip in February.

Daily Mirror

Top civil servant Simon Case finally breaks Partygate silence and admits it was 'horrifying'

"People have let themselves down, people have apologised, it's very difficult," top civil servant Simon Case told MPs

Daily Mirror

No inquiry into claims Boris Johnson proposed partner for £100k government job, says civil service chief

Decision on whether to launch probe is matter for the prime minister, says Simon Case

The Independent UK

Head of civil service declines to say whether he spoke to PM about job for wife

The committee also heard that a decision on the recruitment process for the replacement for Lord Geidt has not yet been made.

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The Independent UK

Partygate revelations were ‘horrifying’, says civil service chief

Inquiry chief Sue Gray put in ‘very difficult’ position by PM’s decision to ask her to lead probe

The Independent UK

No decision yet on recruitment process for new No 10 ethics adviser

Simon Case was appearing before a committee alongside Darren Tierney, director general of propriety and ethics at the Cabinet Office.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 behaviour described in Sue Gray report is ‘horrifying’, says Simon Case

Cabinet secretary reveals he is facing disciplinary proceedings over Partygate, but denies knowing of culture at the time

Evening Standard

Simon Case admits he had ‘informal talks’ about Royal Foundation role for Carrie Johnson

It comes after reports Boris Johnson had tried to hire her when he was Foreign Secretary

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The Independent UK

Simon Case admits he had ‘informal’ talks with charity about roles for Carrie Johnson

Cabinet secretary insists he did not endorse PM’s wife for any paid work

The Independent UK

Simon Case admits he had conversation about charity roles for Carrie Johnson

It comes after reports Boris Johnson spoke to aides about environmental roles for his now-wife and tried to hire her when he was Foreign Secretary.

Daily Mirror

Top officials urged to launch probe into Boris Johnson 'job for Carrie' claims

Labour called for an investigation, after the Mirror revealed claims this week that Mr Johnson had talked to Downing Street aides about getting jobs for Mrs Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Simon Case admits discussing work ‘opportunities’ for Carrie Johnson

Cabinet secretary says he had ‘informal’ conversations with the Earthshot prize about available roles for the PM’s wife

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson refuses to deny he looked at plum job for future wife Carrie

The Prime Minister swerved a question about jobs for his now-spouse Carrie Johnson at PMQs, referring to 'non-existent jobs in the media' but going no further

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson told top civil servant to contact royal charity over job for wife Carrie

Simon Case, who has previously worked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, had 'made contact with the Royal Foundation to discuss a paid job for Boris Johnson's wife Carrie'

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'suggested COP26 and royal family jobs for wife Carrie'

BORIS Johnson suggested to Downing Street advisers that his wife Carrie should be appointed to two high-profile jobs, it is reported.

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