Covid lockdown breaches would have been ‘obvious’ to Boris Johnson, Partygate inquiry report says

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS March, 2023 View in browser Covid lockdown breaches would have been 'obvious' to Boris Johnson, Partygate inquiry report says   Kate Devlin Evidence strongly suggests that breaches of coronavirus rules would have been "obvious" to Boris Johnson at the time he was at the gatherings, the inquiry into the partygate scandal has said. It came as it was announced that he will give evidence to the committe on the inquiry into whether he lied to Parliament in the week beginning March 20. In a report released by the Commons Privileges Committee today, the committee said: "The evidence strongly suggests that breaches of guidance would have been obvious to Mr Johnson at the time he was at the gatherings."   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > 'Ludicrous!' Labour scoff at claims Sue Gray appointment is a Boris Partygate stitch-up > Tory fury as Partygate investigator Sue Gray made Keir Starmer's chief of staff > Who is Sue Gray? The Partygate investigator headed for top Labour job Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News 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, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.