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Boris Johnson hires hot-shot private lawyers to handle police Partygate questions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is one of 50 partygoers contacted by Metropolitan Police as part of the probe into Downing Street rule-breaking lockdown parties

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could return 'unusual' Partygate questionnaire to police 'blank'

Boris Johnson is one of the 50 partygoers contacted by the Metropolitan Police as part of its probe into Downing Street lockdown bashes, with the PM believed to have been at six of the events under investigation

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson bans staff from No10 garden as Partygate scandal rumbles on

Only the Johnsons and the Sunaks will be allowed access to the outside area of Downing Street after the notorious "bring your own booze" bash

Daily Mirror

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UK PM Johnson focused on Ukraine, not police questionnaire - minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be distracted from focusing on tensions between Ukraine and Russia by receipt of a police questionnaire about lockdown parties at his Downing Street office, a government minister said on Saturday.

Reuters

UK prime minister contacted by police over lockdown parties

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from London’s Metropolitan Police as part of the investigation into parties in Downing Street during COVID lockdowns

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to deny breaking Covid laws and 'argue flat was workplace for Abba party'

Boris Johnson will reportedly tell police that his Downing Street flat can also be a workplace amid claims the Prime Minister attended six parties during lockdown

Daily Mirror

PM sent Downing Street lockdown party questionnaire by Met police

Boris Johnson contacted over alleged parties that took place while the UK was under strict Covid curbs

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Timeline of parties being probed by police as PM is contacted by the Met

On Friday Boris Johnson received a questionnaire from police investigating allegations of lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street.

The Independent UK

Partygate: Lawyers explain next steps as Met Police questionnaires sent out over Downing Street parties

Lawyers explain next steps as Boris Johnson receives questionnaire from Met Police

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson receives partygate questionnaire from Met Police

Boris Johnson has received his questionnaire from police investigating allegations of lockdown-breaching parties in No 10, Downing Street has said.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson urged to distance himself from selection of new Met police chief

Force is in process of investigating whether PM and others in Downing Street broke lockdown laws

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson to hire private lawyer over Partygate to focus on 'unique' legal situation

Boris Johnson is believed to have attended six events included in the Met Police's Partygate inquiry, including a BYOB event in the Downing Street garden and a gathering in his No11 flat

Daily Mirror

Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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What will be in the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s in-tray?

The new chief will take charge of the Downing Street partygate inquiry and be tasked with improving the culture of the force.

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The Independent UK

Partygate: Lawyers explain next steps as Met Police questionnaires sent out over Downing Street parties

Police will treat answers as ‘written statements made under caution’ - but respondents can get legal advice

Daily Mirror

Met Police considering whether to investigate Boris Johnson's Downing Street flat refurb

Lawyers for Labour claim there is a 'reasonable suspicion' the Prime Minister broke anti-bribery laws over the funding of the flat revamp - an allegation Downing Street insists is 'categorically untrue'

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson refuses to say he'll resign if police fine him for lockdown breaches

Downing Street said Boris Johnson has not yet been contacted by police for their Partygate inquiry as the PM declined to say he would quit if he receives a fine

Daily Mirror

Met Police Chief Cressida Dick says she is 'leading transformation' and won't quit

Scotland Yard is facing a barrage of criticism, from claims of a culture of misogyny and racism to the force's initial failure to investigate rule-busting parties at Downing Street

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Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson 'could face £10,000 in Partygate fines' if Covid rules were broken

The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating his attendance at six different rule-breaking events

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson faces ‘drip drip’ of Downing Street partygate photos

Threat of constant leaking, says minister, as Boris refuses to say he would go over law break

Wales Online

Boris Johnson could face 'thousands of pounds worth of fixed penalty notices' says Covid-19 rules expert

Operation Hillman has begun contacting more than 50 people about gatherings in Downing Street

Wales Online

Johnson’s Downing Street flat revamp may be investigated by Met

Lawyers for the Labour Party have written to the Met over the lavish refurbishment of Boris Johnson’s official residence

Tribune News Service

UK police quiz Downing Street staff as Boris Johnson photo emerges

Boris Johnson came under renewed pressure over parties held in his Downing Street office during the pandemic, after the U.K. police said they would contact more than 50 people over the gatherings and a potentially damaging new photo emerged showing the prime minister at a Christmas event.

The Independent UK

Police could investigate Johnson’s Downing Street flat revamp

Lawyers for Labour said there is a ‘reasonable suspicion’ the Prime Minister broke anti-bribery laws to pay for £112,000 refurbishment work.

Chronicle Live

Police probing No 10 parties to question more than 50 people by weekend

Police will now question more than 50 people believed to have been at Downing Street parties after picture emerges of Boris Johnson beside an open bottle of champagne

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