Partygate report could be published within 24 hours

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View online January 26, 2022   1 / Partygate report could be published within 24 hours, after police launch investigation Boris Johnson is braced for a turbulent few days as an official report into Downing Street parties is expected to be published as soon as today.    Police yesterday launched a criminal investigation into possible breaches of Covid regulations in No 10.   Conservative critics of the PM told The Independent that they expect Sue Gray's findings to be "damning" enough to trigger the 54 letters of no confidence needed to force a vote on Mr Johnson's leadership.      2 / Joe Biden says Ukraine invasion would be 'largest since WW2' as Moscow decries 'Russophobia' Western leaders warn Russia it will pay a high price if it invades Ukraine   3 / Covid cases starting to flatline at high levels, scientists warn Infections rising among children and 'might now spill over back' into adults, keeping case rates high for weeks to come, says expert behind major UK study   4 / Yasmin Chkaifi: Mother stabbed to death in London by 'demon' ex-husband is pictured Man who died at scene after being hit by car is named locally as victim's ex-partner     5 / US coast guard searching for 39 people after boat capsizes off Florida coast  Officials say they are dealing with 'suspected human smuggling venture' The Big Question     What does the Met Police probe mean for Sue Gray's inquiry into 'Partygate'? The launch of a Metropolitan Police investigation into alleged lockdown-breaching at Downing Street is set to delay the publication of the findings of a separate inquiry by civil servant Sue Gray.   Ms Gray had been expected to publish her report within the coming days but will now pause work on all of the alleged parties that are covered by the police inquiry. The Whitehall mandarin can continue looking into events that are not deemed by the Met to merit criminal investigation and could produce a separate report dealing only with these less controversial gatherings.   So where does this late development leave us and what does it mean for Boris Johnson's battle for survival? Read the full story >   Watch / Drone footage captures ancient Athens sites covered in snow after rare cold snap NUMBER OF THE DAY 42,000 Daily vaccination rates for boosters have dropped to 42,000, down from more than 100,000 on 31 December, despite promises from the government million a day would be jabbed by the New Year. QUOTE OF THE DAY "The vast majority of people have acted responsibly during the pandemic, many, many people - including many Londoners and my colleagues - have made huge sacrifices and they have suffered considerable loss during the pandemic." –    Recognising "deep public concern", Met Police Chief Cressida Dick announced the force will now investigate "a number" of allegations of parties held in No 10 during Covid restrictions. Other stories you might like UK could grow 40% of its fruit and veg in towns and cities, cutting dependence on imports, study says Hugh Hefner was 'obsessed' with Charles Manson and had home videos of Manson family, documentary reveals 'What choice have we got?': Ukraine's volunteer army prepares for war Articles available exclusively to subscribers Marie Le Conte, The Independent: MPs don't seem to know how to talk to journalists anymore If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters.     Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.