In Boris’s words: a timeline of a sinking ship, from denials to apologies

With the UK PM’s future in the balance, partygate goes from bad to worse as police begin a formal investigation

26 January 2022 - 19:36 By Emily Ashton

Boris Johnson’s future as UK prime minister hangs in the balance as he grapples with two investigations — including one by the police — into alleged rule-breaking parties in government buildings while the country was in lockdown.

The so-called partygate controversy has gripped the country for weeks, escalating on Tuesday after police began a formal probe. That followed news of — among others — a “bring your own booze” party in Downing Street at the height of coronavirus restrictions in 2020, as well as a birthday party for Johnson...

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