Rule breaches 'obvious' to Johnson, says inquiry
Manchester Evening News|March 04, 2023
Mr Johnson said a mid-pandemic party in No 10 was “probably the most unsocially-distanced gathering in the UK right now”, according to written evidence.
Rule breaches 'obvious' to Johnson, says inquiry

EVIDENCE strongly suggests breaches of coronavirus rules would have been “obvious” to Boris Johnson during partygate, the inquiry into whether he lied to MPs has said.

The cross-party Privileges Committee said the Commons may have been misled multiple times as they set up a live showdown with the former prime minister for later this month.

WhatsApp messages given to the inquiry show advisers “struggling” with how parties were within the rules, with one conceding an excuse “blows another great gaping hole in the PM’s account”.

This story is from the March 04, 2023 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the March 04, 2023 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSView All
Rodri says 'incredible' Ortega was difference in City win
Manchester Evening News

Rodri says 'incredible' Ortega was difference in City win

SUBSTITUTE GOALKEEPER MAKES VITAL SAVES TO GIVE BLUES CLEAN SHEET

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
It's going to be very emotional for me, for sure
Manchester Evening News

It's going to be very emotional for me, for sure

RAPHAEL Varane has confirmed he will leave United at the end of the season after he failed to agree a new deal to extend his stay at the club.

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
No notable work to fix leaky roof planned by club
Manchester Evening News

No notable work to fix leaky roof planned by club

UNITED have no immediate plans to fix the roofing issues that caused mass leaks at Old Trafford on Sunday.

time-read
2 mins  |
May 15, 2024
Stone's throwing hat into England debate
Manchester Evening News

Stone's throwing hat into England debate

Olly Stone's Test ambitions remain undimmed by injury setbacks and the fast bowler is optimistic he can force his way back into England's thinking as long as his body holds up this summer.

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
Warren: Fury v AJ won't be this year!
Manchester Evening News

Warren: Fury v AJ won't be this year!

FRANK Warren doubts the eagerly-awaited all-British showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua can be staged before February next year.

time-read
2 mins  |
May 15, 2024
Women were 'gaslit' over infected blood
Manchester Evening News

Women were 'gaslit' over infected blood

WOMEN infected with hepatitis C after being given infected blood during childbirth have described how they were \"fobbed off\" and \"gaslit\" by medics as they fought to seek help for symptoms linked to the virus.

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
We were given stranger's ashes instead of our mum
Manchester Evening News

We were given stranger's ashes instead of our mum

POLICE PROBE FUNERAL HOME AS DEVASTATED FAMILY TELL OF SHOCKING DISCOVERY MONTHS AFTER SERVICE

time-read
4 mins  |
May 15, 2024
5am raids on drug suspects
Manchester Evening News

5am raids on drug suspects

DOZENS of people suspected of keeping a notorious hotspot awash with illegal drugs woke to the sound of police at their doors.

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
Region to host Women's Tour of Britain stage four
Manchester Evening News

Region to host Women's Tour of Britain stage four

THE final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain women's cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international race.

time-read
1 min  |
May 15, 2024
Councils blast back over 'misleading' league table
Manchester Evening News

Councils blast back over 'misleading' league table

A NUMBER of Greater Manchester councils have hit back following a list ranking each local authority in the country.

time-read
2 mins  |
May 15, 2024