EXCL: Email obtained by @itvnews proves over 100 staff were invited to drinks party in No 10 garden at height of lockdown to “make the most of the lovely weather”.
We’re told PM and his wife attended, with staff invited to “bring your own booze!”
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We’re told PM and his wife attended, with staff invited to “bring your own booze!”
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Email was sent by the PM's Principal Private Secretary Martin Reynolds. 30-40 staff attended, eating picnic food and drinking in the garden.
Less than an hour earlier, Oliver Dowden had told the public at the daily press conference to stick to meeting in pairs outdoors.
Less than an hour earlier, Oliver Dowden had told the public at the daily press conference to stick to meeting in pairs outdoors.
Tonight Number 10 aren't denying any of the details of the party.
They simply say they won't comment on the story due to Sue Gray's internal inquiry into the ten or so parties now under investigation.
They simply say they won't comment on the story due to Sue Gray's internal inquiry into the ten or so parties now under investigation.
Response tonight from Labour’s @AngelaRayner to our story 👇
Pressure on all sorts of people tonight:
1. Martin Reynolds - will he resign?
2. PM - will he give evidence to Gray inquiry, if he hasn't already? Surely.
3. Met Police. They've so far said not enough evidence to investigate - many will think this is it?
1. Martin Reynolds - will he resign?
2. PM - will he give evidence to Gray inquiry, if he hasn't already? Surely.
3. Met Police. They've so far said not enough evidence to investigate - many will think this is it?
Important spot from @rowenamason that our leaked email says "WE thought it would be nice to make the most of the lovely weather."
Who is "we"? The Principal Private Secretary serves the PM and often conveys messages on his behalf. Were the drinks partly Boris Johnson's idea?
Who is "we"? The Principal Private Secretary serves the PM and often conveys messages on his behalf. Were the drinks partly Boris Johnson's idea?
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