Sue Grey report: Boris Johnson to publish ‘partygate’ findings and deal with Frequent

Boris Johnson will this afternoon publish Sue Grey’s “partygate” report and make an announcement to the Commons on alleged breaches of Covid laws.

The prime minister will face MPs’ questions on the scandal for round 90 minutes after the parliamentary assertion, which is scheduled for 3.30pm.

The senior civil servant’s report was handed to No 10 at 11.20 on Monday morning, reportedly shorn of many key particulars on the request of the Metropolitan Police, which is conducting a parallel investigation.

Downing Road mentioned it had not but been determined whether or not the total Grey report will probably be revealed following the conclusion of the police inquiry.

Mr Johnson’s official spokesperson mentioned that the report will probably be revealed in precisely the shape it was obtained from the Whitehall mandarin, with no additional redaction by No 10.

Requested if the PM was grateful to Ms Grey for her work, the spokesperson replied: “Sure. Clearly he commissioned this work to be carried out.” He mentioned Mr Johnson spoke “briefly” with Ms Grey on Sunday to debate the timing of the report’s presentation and publication, however mentioned they didn’t discuss its contents.

The report was commissioned by Mr Johnson into alleged rule breaking at No 10 in the course of the numerous coronavirus lockdowns.

Claims embrace birthday events for the prime minister himself, a Christmas get together, and employees raving in a basement whereas a particular advisor acted as a DJ.

Cheese and wine evenings, suggestions to ‘convey your individual booze’, and common so-called ‘Wine Time Fridays’ are amongst different claims been checked out.

Opposition figures and a few Tory MPs have mentioned they don’t want to attend for the report back to know whether or not the prime minister broke the foundations, given the huge extent of reported festivities.

However some Conservatives are mentioned to be ready to see its findings earlier than deciding whether or not or to not set off a management problem into the PM.

Cupboard Workplace spokesman mentioned on Monday morning: “We will verify that Sue Grey has offered an replace on her investigations to the prime minister.”