Monday night briefing for British journalists: key points of the Sue Gray ‘partygate’ report

V heated debate following the prime minister’s statement in parliament, SNP leader Ian Blackford ordered to leave Parliament for not withdrawing its comments on Mr Johnson.

Former Prime Minister Theresa May led the response from the Tory benches and asked, “Did my esteemed friend not read the rules, or did he not understand what they meant, or other surroundings, or did they think the rules did not apply to them. What was it?”

Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer said in his reply: “He considered us all fools, insulted the public intelligence service, everyone but him is to blame.”

Read on Speech by the leader of the opposition in full and here is a summary of the angry reaction as many of Mr Johnson’s deputies called for his resignation.

The Prime Minister is expected to meet with his own deputies at 6.30 pm. Follow everyone happening this evening on our live blog.

300 photos

Meanwhile, Scotland Yard detectives investigating allegations of “partygate” turned out to be investigating more than 300 photographs and 500 documents.

Commander Catherine Roper, who is leading an investigation into illegal rallies on Downing Street and Whitehall, confirmed that the material was handed over to police on Friday.

Police officers are currently examining the material in detail before deciding whether there have been violations of health regulations that justify a particular penalty notice.

It is unclear how long the investigation will take, but Scotland Yard sources have suggested it will take some time.

Martin Evans details what we know about the police investigation.

The gun doesn’t smoke

Because the content of the Sue Gray report is limited by the Met Police investigation, those who hope the prime minister will be acquitted or that it would be a deadly blow to his authority are dissatisfied and without apology, generally confused.

Gray condemns the culture on Downing Street and the Cabinet.

Elliot Wilson says the Sue Gray report did not smoke a gun and determines what will come of it.

Rebels no. 10 and the Tories are already planning their next steps. They are here six scenarios that could follow.

Evening Briefing: Today’s Essential Headlines

Around the world: threats of UK sanctions will “turn around”

China has said it does not view the build-up of Russian troops along Ukraine’s borders as a threat, as it has joined Moscow in a failed attempt to keep the UN Security Council meeting behind closed doors. Earlier, the Kremlin said London’s threats to impose sanctions on Russian companies and businessmen linked to Vladimir Putin were worrying and such actions would be detrimental to British companies. The British government announced today that it will sanction companies and people closest to Putin if Russia takes action against Ukraine. The former MI6 leader said he was thinking of Russia could prevent an invasion by sanctions and the provision of military assistance to Ukrainian forces. Boris Johnson will hold talks with the Russian president before leaving for Kiev with Liz Truss on Tuesday. As tensions in Ukraine rise, Richard Orange has this dispatch from Gotland, where Sweden is showed its military strength on the strategic Baltic island.

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