Boris Johnson declares life is 'back to normal' in Downing Street press conference

Boris Johnson declares life is 'back to normal' in Downing Street press conference

Lockdowns and covid restrictions have bought “great costs” to our society and to the prospects of our children, Boris Johnson has admitted. But he insisted the UK had “passed the peak of the Omicron wave” – ​​making it possible to “complete that transition back to normality”. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, he admitted: … Read more

Boris Johnson receives police partygate questionnaire, Downing Street confirms

Boris Johnson receives police partygate questionnaire, Downing Street confirms

Boris Johnson has received his questionnaire from police investigating allegations of lockdown-breaching parties at No 10, Downing Street has said. Detectives investigating ‘partygate’ are contacting more than 50 people believed to have attended. Officers from what has been named Operation Hillman are sending the forms, which have formal legal status. They ask for an account … Read more

Boris Johnson quotes Disney's The Lion King in pep talk to Downing Street staff

Boris Johnson quotes Disney's The Lion King in pep talk to Downing Street staff

Under pressure Prime Minister Boris Johnson channeled Disney hit The Lion King as he attempted to rally staff after a series of resignations from Downing Street. His premiership continues to hang in the balance after partygate allegations and the self-inflicted wound of the Jimmy Savile ‘slur’ aimed at Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer – the … Read more

Minister says it is good news that four senior aides quit Downing Street

Minister says it is good news that four senior aides quit Downing Street

The resignation of a number of senior Downing Street officials showed Boris Johnson “is taking charge,” a Government minister has said. Energy Secretary Greg Hands said the Prime Minister had promised there would be changes to No10 in his response to the release of Sue Gray’s report on lockdown parties in Whitehall on Monday. Four … Read more

Boris Johnson rushes Downing Street clearout after losing top ally

Boris Johnson rushes Downing Street clearout after losing top ally

Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Boris Johnson’s premiership has looked wobbly for weeks. On Thursday the wheels — in the form of a string of top aides — really started to come off. Long-serving Johnson ally Munira Mirza, head of the No. 10 policy unit and an adviser to the British … Read more

Boris Johnson's director of communications quits in second Downing Street resignation in hours

Boris Johnson's director of communications quits in second Downing Street resignation in hours

Boris Johnson’s chief spin doctor has resigned from his role at No 10, the Downing Street press office has confirmed this evening (Thursday). In the second major departure from Downing Street today, Jack Doyle, the Downing Street director of communications, is said to have told staff his intention was always to leave after two years. … Read more

Sue Gray report finds 'serious failures' in Downing Street over Partygate

Sue Gray report finds 'serious failures' in Downing Street over Partygate

A limited version of the report into No 10 and Whitehall parties during lockdown has criticized a “serious failure” to observe the high standards expected of those working at the heart of Government. Sue Gray’s findings were published online as Boris Johnson prepared to face MPs at 3.30pm as he fights to save his premiership. … Read more

Sue Gray report into lockdown parties in Downing Street in full

Sue Gray report into lockdown parties in Downing Street in full

This is the full report published by Sue Gray into allegations of parties in Downing Street during lockdown. Sue Gray said it was “not possible at present to provide a meaningful report” setting out all she discovered, due to the ongoing police investigation. “As a result of the Metropolitan Police’s investigations, and so as not … Read more

Live: Sue Gray updates as Boris Johnson receives report over Downing Street parties

Live: Sue Gray updates as Boris Johnson receives report over Downing Street parties

Sue Gray’s report on parties at Downing Street is reportedly due to be released today. A Downing Street spokesman confirmed earlier today that the Prime Minister had received the report. Boris Johnson is expected to release the results later in the day with a statement to the House of Commons at 3.30pm. READ MORE Changes … Read more

Sue Gray publishes report into Boris Johnson and Downing Street parties

Sue Gray publishes report into Boris Johnson and Downing Street parties

Officer Sue Gray’s report on allegations of parties breaking lockdown at Downing Street on Monday was due to be handed to Boris Johnson after work today to be cut back at the request of the Metropolitan Police. The Prime Minister insisted that “I absolutely stand by what I’ve said in the past” when asked about … Read more