No 10 denies ‘cover-up’ as Covid inquiry struggles to get Boris Johnson messages
The former prime minister insisted he has “no objection” to handing over the evidence as his successor Rishi Sunak.
The former prime minister insisted he has “no objection” to handing over the evidence as his successor Rishi Sunak.
The deadline had been set for 4pm on Tuesday but has been extended to Thursday.
Ministers could be set for a legal row over the requested release of unredacted WhatsApp messages belonging to Boris Johnson.
"Any attempt to direct civil servants to obtain special treatment in this matter would clearly amount to an unacceptable abuse of power and privilege by the Home Secretary"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under pressure to launch an investigation into the Home Secretary.
“Once again for the Government it’s one rule for them and another for the rest of us", Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael said.
“The Prime Minister has promised integrity, professionalism and accountability, yet it appears his Home Secretary is blatantly flouting all three."
"I was informed by the officer who arrested me that they were specifically looking for the Night Stars."
Sir John Hayes claimed too many conservatives chose to ‘opt out of conflict’.
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