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Johnson ‘joked he was at the most unsocially distanced party in UK’ during Covid - OLD

Boris Johnson allegedly made the comment at a wine-fuelled party in No 10 while prime minister.

The Independent UK

Bombshell claims Boris Johnson boasted No10 party was 'most unsocially distanced in UK'

'Everyone was laughing' as the ex-Prime Minister made the joke at a Friday night leaving bash during a national lockdown, a source said. He later claimed all rules were followed

Daily Mirror

Partygate: Boris Johnson joked No 10 party was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

Shredded documents and couples ‘getting it on’ before Philip’s funeral among new claims

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson joked about being at the ‘most unsocially distanced party in UK’, report claims

The former prime minister allegedly made the remark at a leaving do held during the Covid pandemic

Evening Standard

The year of three prime ministers - how Britain went from Boris to budget bedlam then back to billionaire Rishi

A look back at a turbulent year in UK politics

Manchester Evening News

The nine most notable Westminster moments of 2022

IT would be an understatement to say it's been a rocky year in and around the House of Commons as Number 10 turned into a revolving door.

The National (Scotland)

Inside UK politics' most unreal year yet - from Partygate to Liz Truss disaster

Four Chancellors, three Prime Ministers, two monarchs - and your mortgages went pear-shaped. And that's without the tractor porn. Here's our review of the year for 2022 - Britain really did have a large one

Daily Mirror

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Politicians of 2022 have been ‘ripe for parody’, says viral comedian Rosie Holt

Holt, known for her satirical videos in character as a Tory MP, has reflected on the times she went viral this year.

The Independent UK

Kev Kringle Maguire's naughty list includes turkey for Truss and camel penis for Hancock

Kevin Maguire hands out his annual awards to those who have been naughty and those who have been nice - and there's no surprise that the Tories have been the latter

Daily Mirror

Never again: bruised by investigating Partygate, Sue Gray is enjoying time out of the spotlight

Her report into the affair made her a household name in Britain – but the civil servant has now returned to the more low-key tasks she prefers

The Guardian - UK

Fingers on your buzzers! It’s Joe Lycett’s quiz of the year!

Here’s a chance to go head-to-head with the actually very rightwing comedian. Liz Truss tried, and couldn’t manage it – what about you?

The Guardian - UK

Traces of suspected cocaine found after parties in Liz Truss’s grace-and-favour house, say staff

Exclusive: White powder residue found after events held at Chevening and Downing Street, say sources

The Guardian - UK

Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Here is a timeline of the recent political crises which engulfed the leadership of two prime ministers and ultimately led to their downfall.

The Independent UK

The scandals that brought down Boris Johnson as he eyes up sensational return

The former Prime Minister was forced out of office just over six weeks ago

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The Independent UK

Partygate to Pincher: Johnson considers comeback despite year of scandals

The ex-PM was forced to quit by his own MPs after a series of political crises.

The Independent UK

Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback

As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago

The Independent UK

How will the inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled MPs over Partygate work?

Mr Johnson is thought to be privately urging MPs to back him in the leadership race

Wales Online

Liz Truss and life after No 10 – what might be next for outgoing Prime Minister

All former prime ministers are entitled to a maximum of £115,000 a year from a government fund, called the Public Duty Cost Allowance

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The Independent UK

Life after No 10 – what might be next for Liz Truss?

The PA news agency looks at some of the options available to Ms Truss following her resignation.

Daily Mirror

All the worst Boris Johnson scandals that helped oust him - in case the Tories forget

Panicking Tories, scarred by Liz Truss's chaos-ridden stint in No10, seem to have forgotten that Boris Johnson's own time in office was riddled with turmoil and sleaze

The Independent UK

Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback

As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago

Evening Standard

Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker

Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.

The Independent UK

Met did not ask Johnson about two lockdown events he attended – campaign group

The force has admitted it did not send the PM questionnaires despite photos showing him drinking wine at one of the events, the Good Law Project said.

Daily Mirror

John Major says top Tories only ousted Boris Johnson when staying quiet was 'self-damaging'

The former Conservative leader said ex-ministers and Boris Johnson's cheerleaders were "silent when they should have spoken out and then spoke out only when their silence became self-damaging"

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet did nothing while Johnson damaged UK’s reputation, says Major

Ex-PM tells MPs that senior ministers share responsibility for harm done to democracy at home and Britain’s standing globally

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