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Undisclosed Covid-era Johnson events occurred at both Chequers and Downing Street

As Johnson allies allege politically motivated stitch up, government sources say approximately 12 potentially illegal events were reported to police

The Guardian - UK

Previous punishments for MPs which could set bar for 10-day Boris Johnson suspension

Sanction of 10 days or more could destroy former PM’s political future by threatening by-election

The Independent UK

The battle for Boris’s secret WhatsApps: Tory frustration as ex-PM ‘drags down party’

Tory MPs ‘seething’ over new row involving Johnson, as ex-PM cuts ties with government-appointed lawyers

The Independent UK

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Scottish Covid Bereaved group calls for Boris Johnson WhatsApps to be released

The Cabinet Office has been threatened with legal action after attempting to resist a request from the official UK Covid-19 Inquiry to see specific materials.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson severs ties with lawyers after police referral

Britain's Boris Johnson cut ties with his government-appointed lawyers on Wednesday after he was referred to the police over more potential breaches of COVID-19 lockdown rules, a move the former prime minister's aides have portrayed as a "stitch up".

Reuters

Boris Johnson cuts ties with government lawyers assisting him in Covid inquiry

Allies say former PM has ‘lost faith’ in system after he was reported to police over fresh Partygate allegations

The Guardian - UK

5 key takeaways from row over Boris Johnson’s Covid inquiry WhatsApps

What did the inquiry want and why wouldn’t the government give it to them?

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No 10 rejects claims Johnson is victim of stitch-up over police referral

Rishi Sunak has ‘no knowledge’ of the information passed to police and will ‘form no judgment’ on claims of lockdown breaches by Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office 'faces criminal sanctions' in row over Boris Johnson's WhatsApps

THE UK Cabinet Office faces “criminal sanctions” unless it discloses thousands of unredacted documents including WhatsApps from former prime…

The National (Scotland)

Covid inquiry issues legal threat to Cabinet Office over refusal to hand over Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages

Official UK Covid Inquiry threatens legal action over refusal to supply then-Prime Minister’s unedited WhatsApp messages and diaries

Evening Standard

Cabinet Office and Covid inquiry in legal row over release of Johnson WhatsApps

The Cabinet Office has been threatened with legal action over a row with the Official Covid-19 Inquiry over the release of the material.

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry threatens legal action after Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps ‘withheld’

Fresh row comes as ex-PM cuts ties with government-appointed lawyers after he was referred to police

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry slams Government bid to block Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApps

It relates to messages sent between the ex-PM and dozens of high-profile figures, including Rishi Sunak, cabinet ministers, No10 advisers and spin doctors

Daily Mirror

Covid inquiry threatened legal action over Boris Johnson WhatsApps

Cabinet Office warned of potential criminal punishments over refusal to provide former PM’s unredacted notes and diaries

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No 10 denies Boris Johnson is victim of stitch-up after fresh Partygate claims

Supporters of former PM say decision to hand over evidence of gatherings at Chequers during Covid is ‘final straw’

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson allies plot no-confidence letters in Sunak over Partygate police report

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh police investigation after the Cabinet Office handed over evidence to cops regarding events at Downing Street and his Chequers country retreat during the pandemic

The Independent UK

‘No ministerial intervention’ in decision to refer Johnson to police, Chalk says

Boris Johnson claims he is the victim of a stitch-up after concerns over potential Covid rule breaches were passed to police by officials.

The Independent UK

New Boris Johnson claims set to delay Partygate verdict as ex-PM ‘considers suing Cabinet Office’

Former PM accuses officials of ‘bizarre’ behaviour – but Partygate inquiry MPs will consider new evidence

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson in row with Cabinet office after police referral

The former prime minister was referred to two forces over events at both Chequers and Downing Street.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson referred to police again over new possible breach of Covid rules

It's been reported that the ministerial diary may reveal visits by friends to Chequers during lockdown

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson reported to police over new ‘potential lockdown breaches’

The Metropolitan Police said it was ‘currently assessing’ details it had received relating to incidents between June 2020 and May 2021.

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson referred to police over new claims he broke lockdown rules

Material has reportedly been passed to the police by the Cabinet Office

Daily Record

Boris Johnson reported to police over fresh claims he broke lockdown rules

The ex-PM's diary reportedly recorded visits from friends at his official country residence, Chequers, on a number of occasions while restrictions were in place

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson referred to police over allegedly hosting friends at Chequers in lockdown

Records of visits were reportedly found in official diary by lawyers as they were preparing for Covid public inquiry

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson is not the victim of a ‘stitch-up’ over new claims of Covid rule breaches, says No10

Mr Johnson has been reported to the police by the Cabinet Office over fresh claims that he may have broken Covid rules during the pandemic

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