Downing Street says it cannot report on 'parties' being investigated by police.
Sue Gray’s investigation into Partygate could be split in two as a result of the investigation launched by the Metropolitan Police, Downing Street has suggested.
that detectives will investigate “a number” of parties alleged to have taken place in Downing Street during lockdown.In a briefing for journalists, the prime minister’s official spokesman said that effectively meant Gray report will be in two parts. “It’s up to the investigation team when they publish, it’s my understanding they are able to publish the aspects that aren’t a matter for the police.”The prime minister’s spokesman said talks were continuing between the police and the inquiry team over how much could be published and when.He said: “I have seen reports suggesting that we were seeking to prevent the publication and that is not accurate.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Downing Street police 'give Sue Gray extremely damning partygate statements'Members of the Metropolitan Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command are said to have been interviewed as part of the investigation into Boris Johnson and Downing Street's 'partygate'
Read more »
Politics UK news latest: Downing Street police officers give 'extremely damning' evidence to Sue GrayPolitics latest as Boris Johnson facing make-or-break week for his leadership; Sue Gray investigation expected to conclude this week; Downing Street officers have reportedly been interviewed about partygate claims; Tory MP claims she was sacked as junior minister over her 'Muslimness'.
Read more »
Police to investigate Downing Street lockdown partiesThe Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into parties held in No 10 during the coronavirus pandemic. The BBC understands the expected Gray report into the lockdown events now won't be published while police investigate. Read more here:
Read more »
Man 'stabbed ex to death' in street before he was run over and killed by 'hero'Mum-of-two Yasmin Chkaifi was killed in an horrific broad daylight knife attack in Maida Vale, London, while Leon McCaskre died after he was hit by a car
Read more »