partygate

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson endures high-stakes grilling over 'partygate'

The former British prime minister has been giving testimony Wednesday, to a parliamentary enquiry into Downing Street parties during the pandemic.

22 March 2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson denies 'intentionally' lying about lockdown parties

The former prime minister will be interrogated by MPs on Wednesday about drunken parties at Downing Street during COVID lockdowns.

21 March 2023

Culture news

Boris Johnson signs deal to write ‘memoir like no other’

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher Harper Collins to write a memoir, fueling speculation that he is considering a comeback

17 January 2023

Culture news

'Permacrisis' is Collins' word of the year 2022

Collins' words of the year list is out and it makes for grim reading reflecting the tough times we live in.

1 November 2022

Finland

Finland PM Sanna Marin says sorry for guests' topless photo

The photo shows two women kissing and covering up their bare chests with an official-looking "Finland" sign.

24 August 2022

Finland

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs

The PM came under pressure from political opponents, after unfounded allegations of possible drug references in a video which showed Marin partying with friends.

22 August 2022

Finland

Analysis: Have Finland 'partygate' videos helped or hurt Sanna Marin?

The Finnish prime minister has faced days of scrutiny and speculation over videos which emerged of her partying with friends.

20 August 2022

Finland

What scandal? Finland mostly shrugs at Sanna Marin's party exploits

A series of stories this week in the Finnish press seemed to want to paint Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 36, in a negative light, but most Finns don't seem too bothered.

19 August 2022

Finland

'I've danced, sung, done legal things': Marin defends party video

The leaked video shows the prime minister at a private party with friends, singing to Finnish pop hits and dancing - but there's also a cocaine reference heard in the background.

18 August 2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson suffers two special election defeats

The Conservative Party had a tough night, losing two special elections in areas of the UK they previously held. The results will increase pressure on Boris Johnson, with many in his party questioning his leadership.

24 June 2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson suffers blow as second ethics adviser resigns

Christopher Geidt did not give a reason for his resignation but had previously called on the prime minister to explain his conduct in the "partygate" affair.

15 June 2022

United Kingdom

'Crowded parties, excessive drinking': Partygate report blames leaders

Civil servant Sue Gray's inquiry blames "senior leadership" for a culture that led to lockdown-breaking parties at the UK prime minister's office and residence.

25 May 2022

United Kingdom

Johnson: New 'partygate' photos emerge, as PM awaits official report

The latest pictures from inside Downing Street appear to show the prime minister raising a glass at a party on a date he told parliament there had been none.

24 May 2022

United Kingdom

London police have issued over 100 fines in 'Partygate' investigation

The revelations have angered voters and triggered calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.

12 May 2022

United Kingdom

Johnson admits 'tough night' as Tories lose ground in local elections

The UK's ruling party was almost wiped out in London and lost councils elsewhere, but the Labour opposition has failed to make a breakthrough nationally.

6 May 2022

United Kingdom

What is at stake as voters head to polls in elections across the UK?

Thursday's local elections are seen as a major test for PM Boris Johnson and his ruling Conservatives.

5 May 2022