Another one! Ex-head of Covid taskforce had No 10 leaving party
The ex-head of the government's Covid taskforce had a leaving party before Christmas 2020.
Tag: Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Emily Thornberry launches iconic attack on Johnson, as only she can
Thornberry said the government's response to the party crisis was "pathetic", in a withering broadcast round.
Downing St apologises to Queen for partying while she mourned Philip
The prime minister's spokesman said the ill-timed booze-ups were "regrettable".
Liz Truss defends Boris – and the internet laughs
The foreign secretary belatedly threw her weight behind Johnson as the Partygate scandal rolls on.
Woman fined £12,000 for holding party on day of Prince Philip’s funeral
The Met castigated a 28-year-old Hackney woman for holding the illegal event while "the country is in mourning".
Police still won’t investigate No 10 party despite Johnson’s confession
Scotland Yard indicated it would wait until Sue Gray concludes her report before deciding whether to launch a criminal probe.
Elevenses: When The Party’s Over
From the newsletter: Whisper it - we’ll miss Boris Johnson when he’s gone.
Andrew Bridgen is latest Tory to call for Johnson’s head
The Conservative backbencher hit out at "a moral vacuum at the heart of our government".
Downing Street held TWO raucous parties night before Prince Philip’s funeral
As many as 30 people attended both events, which saw one staffer fill a suitcase with wine at a nearby store.