PMQs: Johnson fails to grasp what we all know: solidarity matters in a pandemic
The leaked clip of Downing Street staff joking about a rule-breaking Christmas party dominated PMQs today as expected.…
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As rule-breaking scandals continue to break, Johnson’s charm is wearing off
Several rule-breaking events stand out in the pandemic. The Barnard Castle eye test, for example, and Matt Hancock’s smooch with an aide.…
Streeting: “Come clean” over No 10 parties or undermine public compliance
Wes Streeting has urged the government to “come clean” over the party reportedly held in contravention with Covid…
Met Police urged to investigate reports of Downing Street 2020 Christmas party
Labour MP Barry Gardiner has written to the Metropolitan Police commissioner urging her to investigate reports that Christmas…
Johnson accused of breaking Covid rules with 2020 Downing Street Xmas party
Boris Johnson hosted a rule-breaking festive bash in Downing Street in the run-up to Christmas last year, according…
Labour slams Boris Johnson over “bumper bonus” for Dominic Cummings
Angela Rayner has criticised the Prime Minister for awarding Dominic Cummings a 40% “bumper bonus” pay rise despite…
Who is new Downing Street press secretary Allegra Stratton?
Downing Street has appointed former journalist Allegra Stratton as its new press secretary, which means she will lead…
“We could’ve done a deal,” anonymous government official writes
I worked in the government, which gave me a close-up view of the talks held with Labour about…
Corbyn: I’ll “probably” be PM next year
Jeremy Corbyn said he will “probably” be in Downing Street within the next year in an interview in…
Gordon Brown memoir: When I woke up in Downing Street one morning I knew something was very wrong with my vision
This is an extract from the introduction to Gordon Brown’s memoir, My Life, Our Times, which is published on…
