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Outrage as first Partygate video leaked

Katie Nelmes — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:32:32 +0000

After the Sue Gray report, many thought that the ‘Partygate’ scandal was over, but it is back in the spotlight in recent weeks. After former Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as an MP, the first ever video of policy makers partying has emerged.

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Boris Johnson Resigns as MP

Beth Williams — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:35:28 +0000

Boris Johnson has stepped down as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip with immediate effect.

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The Slow Downfall of Boris Johnson

Katie Nelmes — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:41:54 +0000

We're only three years into the Boris Johnson government, and his downfall has finally arrived. Johnson is clearly a leader like no other, surviving scandal after scandal. But what tipped his closest allies over the edge, and why did it take so long?

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Chris Pincher Row: Everything you Need to Know

Beth Williams — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:33:54 +0000

Beth Williams From allegations of inappropriate behaviour to cabinet resignations, here is everything you need to know about the Chris Pincher controversy. Who is Chris Pincher? Chris Pincher was a conservative MP for Tamworth. He was also appointed as Deputy Chief Whip in February 2022, after first holding the position

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Partygate: Sue Gray Report Published

Billi Allen-Mandeville — Sat, 28 May 2022 16:31:53 +0000

After much delay, Downing Street has publicly published Sue Gray's full report into several lockdown parties held across No. 10 and Whitehall. Senior civil servant, Sue Gray, examined 16 events between May 2020 and April 2021.

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Partrygate: Boris Johnson pictured drinking at ANOTHER party

Beth Williams — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:18:55 +0000

A newly-released image of Boris Johnson seemingly raising a toast at a lockdown party has led to fresh claims that the PM has deliberately misled the House of Commons.

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Partygate: Boris Johnson apologises to MPs

Megan Geall — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:38:50 +0000

Boris Johnson addresses MPs and apologises for breaking his own lockdown rules in the 'Partygate' scandal. Back after the Easter weekend break, Boris speaks in front of MPs for the first time since he was fined by the police for his lockdown breaches.

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BREAKING: Tory Minister resigns over Downing Street parties

Lauren Sanderson — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:18:09 +0000

Lord David Wolfson has become the first Conservative peer to resign in the wake of Tuesday's Partygate revelations. Lord Wolfson announced today that he would be stepping down as justice minister, citing PM Boris Johnson's breaches of criminal law as leaving him with "no option other than to tender my resignation".

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BREAKING: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined over Downing Street Parties

Beth Williams — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:40:51 +0000

BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have both been fined by the police for breaching Covid restrictions, Number 10 has confirmed. he PM's wife, Carrie Johnson, has also been notified that she will receive a penalty fine.

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