"It is thought that the prime minister later instructed his principal private secretary (PPS), Martin Reynolds — since given the name “Party Marty” for his role in the Partygate scandal — to challenge the intelligence assessment on Lebedev." thetimes.co.uk/article/how-bo…
"According to a source, Johnson was demanding that the security service provide a specific reason — ... a smoking gun — demonstrating why his good friend Lebedev was not a suitable figure to sit in the Lords. Civil servants were stunned by this move." thetimes.co.uk/article/how-bo…
"the fundamental assessment did not change — but intelligence officials are thought to have told Johnson there was not one specific reason to block him. That was enough for Johnson to renominate Lebedev" thetimes.co.uk/article/how-bo…
"Since joining the chamber in November 2020, Lebedev has not contributed in a single debate or cast a single vote. He has submitted two questions, both shortly after an article appeared questioning his contributions." thetimes.co.uk/article/how-bo…
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