Downing Street
Total 10 Posts
Behind the mess: A tragicomedy of power struggles in Downing Street
4 min read
A new book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos and downfall of Boris Johnson’s premiership, including how the former PM’s indecisiveness and knack for pointing fingers led to his downfall, and how Dominic Cummings and Carrie Johnson influenced decision-making in Downing Street.
New revelations about gaps in the Met Partygate investigation.
3 min read
For the law to have any meaning, it must apply equally to us all. The Metropolitan Police must explain their failure to provide any explanation of how they cleared the Prime Minister over the Partygate investigation.
Partygate: How the Sue Gray report revealed the age of ‘government by WhatsApp’.
6 min read
The report on lockdown parties at Number 10 relied heavily on WhatsApp transcripts to show wrongdoing. But WhatsApp should not be used to make detailed decisions in government, to begin with.
The graywash.
7 min read
The only lesson Boris Johnson has learned out of the Sue Gray Report is that his spineless party has let him get away with his bad behaviour which means that he can continue to get away with breaking the law.
‘Wine time Friday’ and invites for 200 – Five of the most interesting findings from Sue Gray’s partygate report.
6 min read
Boris Johnson’s Downing Street indulged in excessive drinking and parties while gathering was illegal – but is there enough evidence against the PM personally?
Sue Gray report – Why hasn’t Boris Johnson resigned?
6 min read
The ministerial code states that misleading parliament is an offence requiring a resignation. But it’s the prime minister himself who decides if the rule has been broken.
Senior leadership must bear responsibility – Sue Gray.
61 min read
The Sue Gray Report on the Downing Street parties during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in full, the main points, the conclusions, and the photographs.