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Police reconsider whether to probe No 10 Christmas quiz after new photo emerges

Scotland Yard said it is reconsidering whether the event during Covid restrictions meets the threshold for criminal investigation.

The Independent UK

Met Police reviewing decision not to investigate Downing Street Christmas quiz after photo emerges

Event could be added to tally of 12 Downing Street and Cabinet Office events under criminal investigation

The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg may have ‘serious conflict of interest’ in new ‘Brexit opportunities’ job, corruption experts say

Tory MP is major shareholder in multi-billion pound fund that specialises in emerging markets

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson signals end to self-isolation rules as part of ‘living with Covid’

The Prime Minister said the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive cases of Covid-19 is expected to end later this month.

The Independent UK

All Boris Johnson and Tory party photos so far – from No 10 garden to Xmas lockdown bash

Despite years of tough Covid measures limiting the chances of Brits blowing off steam, the government has made sure to squeeze in plenty of opportunities for a knees-up, with everything from garden parties to buffets

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson party bubbly photo sparks police review of decision not to probe No10 quiz

The Met Police could now make a Downing Street Christmas quiz the 13th Partygate event they investigate after a Boris Johnson party photo was published by the Mirror

Daily Mirror

No amount of ‘reboots’ or reshuffles can hide the truth: Johnson is finished

The parallels with Margaret Thatcher’s 1990 downfall are clear to see, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

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Met police to look again at Downing Street Christmas quiz as photo emerges of Boris Johnson and bubbly

Scotland Yard has said it is reviewing its assessment that a Downing Street Christmas Quiz did not meet the threshold for criminal investigation after an image emerged showing Boris Johnson near an open bottle of bubbly during a Christmas quiz.

Evening Standard

UK Covid cases plummet 26% week-on-week as one in 19 people in England catch bug

Figures released by the Department for Health this afternoon show another 68,214 coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours, while the death toll has risen by 276

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson pictured next to open bottle of bubbly at No 10 Partygate Xmas quiz

A picture appears to show the prime minister, Boris Johnson, helping to host a Christmas quiz for staff in No. 10 Downing Street with an open bottle of champagne on the desk.

Edinburgh Live

Guto Harri: Does Boris Johnson’s new communications chief risk becoming the new Scaramucci?

Commentators say the Welsh ex-BBC journalist has a habit of making himself the story - so how long will he last as the PM’s spin doctor? Katie Strick asks those who know him

Evening Standard

Photo of Boris Johnson at Christmas Quiz emerging at PMQs shows PM isn’t in control of narrative

Prime Minister’s efforts to focus on the reset of his government and Covid self-isolation ending were derailed by a fresh ‘partygate’ revelation

Evening Standard

Pupils shouldn’t be criticising Boris Johnson in class, says education secretary

Nadhim Zahawi says students shouldn’t be nailing ‘their colours to the political mast’ in lessons after row over letter-writing exercise

The Independent UK

What will happen after Covid rules are scrapped in England?

What changes will mean for isolation and travel, and why Boris Johnson may be lifting restrictions early

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Daily Mirror

Conservative Party's Christmas quiz team name choices slammed as 'massive joke'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces fresh backlash today after another picture emerged from the 'virtual' Christmas quiz in 2020 - and people aren't happy about the team names either

Wales Online

Working with covid - No 10 tells what's expected if you test positive after self-isolation ends

Boris Johnson has said the current self-isolation rules could end within weeks as we move to living with the virus

Tribune News Service

UK’s Johnson plans to end COVID-19 isolation rules this month

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he plans to end the legal requirement for people in England to self-isolate if they test positive for COVID-19 this month.

Birmingham Post

Covid self-isolation rules could end this month, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson made the announcement in the Commons with clarification later given by Downing Street that there will be guidance for businesses on how they manage employees who test positive.

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Irish Mirror

Boris Johnson under more pressure after new picture of party with open bottle of bubbly at No 10 Xmas quiz emerges

The image shows the Prime Minister flanked by three members of staff, one wearing tinsel and another a Santa hat, at the event on December 15, 2020, and was published in the Mirror on Wednesday morning.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's ethics chief investigating new Commons leader Mark Spencer over Islamophobia row

The former Chief Whip confirmed Lord Geidt is now involved in a probe into claims made by Tory MP Nusrat Ghani that she was sacked because of her "Muslimness"

Daily Record

Boris Johnson ridicules SNP plan to fight covid by cutting bottom of classroom doors

The Prime Minister managed to turn fire on the derided SNP plans when confronted about the rising cost of living in the Commons.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to visit Poland as more UK troops go on standby for eastern Europe

In trip to Moscow, Liz Truss will urge Russian foreign secretary to end aggressive stance on border

Wales Online

Boris Johnson makes Sue Gray report pledge after Tory MP calls for 'straight answer'

Forest of Dean MP Mark Harper said: "It’s important because it’s about those who make the law obeying the law"

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson Christmas quiz: How Tory ministers defended ‘gathering with no alcohol’ before photo of booze emerged

Ministers’ earlier denials left in tatters

The Conversation

Boris Johnson exposes the weakness at the heart of a 'good chaps' rule of government

It can be easy to get swept up in the drama surrounding Boris Johnson. He, after all, appears to encourage it. But the current instability plaguing the British government raises more important questions than what will happen to one man. As the administration lurches from one crisis to the next…

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