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Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?

Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?
Nov 20,2023 7:51 am

... " The following month is a chaotic time in Downing Street as Mr Cain and then Mr Cummings leave their roles amid rumours of clashes with Mr Johnson s then-fiancee Carrie Symonds...

This England: Critics mixed over Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Boris Johnson

This England: Critics mixed over Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Boris Johnson
Oct 1,2022 12:30 pm

... Johnson s wife Carrie Symonds is played on the show by Ophelia Lovibond, while his controversial chief advisor Dominic Cummings is portrayed by Simon Paisley Day...

Boris Johnson: The prime minister who broke all the rules

Boris Johnson: The prime minister who broke all the rules
Jul 7,2022 12:40 pm

... Less than three weeks later, his fiancee Carrie Symonds gave birth to their first child, named Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson - Nicholas in a tribute to the doctors who had treated him in hospital...

No 10 spoke to Times before Carrie Johnson story dropped

No 10 spoke to Times before Carrie Johnson story dropped
Jun 20,2022 8:10 pm

... " Mr Johnson married Carrie Johnson - née Carrie Symonds - in May last year and they have two children together...

Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties
May 25,2022 10:05 pm

... Newspapers have reported that it was the prime minister s then fiancee Carrie Symonds...

Birthday celebration for PM sparks new party row

Birthday celebration for PM sparks new party row
Jan 25,2022 8:59 am

... ITV News said the birthday event had taken place in the Cabinet Room just after 14:00 BST that day, adding that it had been arranged as a surprise for Mr Johnson by his then fiancee, Carrie Symonds, after he returned from an official trip to a school in Hertfordshire...

Downing Street refurbishment: What is the row about?

Downing Street refurbishment: What is the row about?
Jan 7,2022 6:27 pm

... What s the row about? Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds had work carried out on their private residence, the flat above 11 Downing Street...

The investigations into Boris Johnson and the government

The investigations into Boris Johnson and the government
Nov 5,2021 6:21 pm

... Carphone Warehouse owner David Ross invited the prime minister and then-fiancée Carrie Symonds to the private island of Mustique...

The investigations into Boris Johnson and the government

Oct 27,2021 11:15 pm

The government's respect for Rules for MPs has been called into question, following its handling of the case of former minister Owen Paterson .

No 10 initially backed overhauling The Rules - and blocking his Suspension - before performing a U-turn.

The Conservatives and Boris Johnson are facing A Number of investigations.

Downing Street flat

Boris Johnson has faced questions over how the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat was paid for.

Conservative Party accounts revealed that over £50,000 of the costs were met by Tory donor Lord Brownlow , after the PM reached The Limit of the annual £30,000 budget for upkeep.

Lord Brownlow 's contribution was described as a " bridging loan" by The Party , which paid him back in full.

But investigations continue.

The Electoral Commission : Ongoing

The is examining whether the Conservative Party breached laws on political finance.

It Follows claims the costs of The Flat refurbishment could have been initially covered by undeclared donations.

Under The Rules , parties have to report donations to The Commission if they are above a certain amount. The Party said it believes all reportable donations were correctly declared.

The Commission has powers to require parties, and any relevant individuals, to hand over documents and attend interviews.

It can issue fines of up to £20,000 or even refer The Matter to The Police .

Lord Geidt: Concluded

Mr Johnson asked his newly-appointed adviser on ministerial standards, Lord Geidt, to.

He was supported by Simon Case, The Cabinet secretary, who had also been asked to look into The Matter .

Lord Geidt concluded the PM, but had acted " unwisely" by not being more " rigorous" in finding out who funded the refurbishment work.

Lord Geidt said a Tory donor had paid an invoice for some of the costs.

Jennifer Arcuri

Mr Johnson has faced questions about while he was London Mayor between 2008 and 2016.

Ms Arcuri received public grants for her technology business and event sponsorship, and had access to three foreign trade missions led by Mr Johnson.

She has since claimed to have had an Intimate Relationship with Mr Johnson, raising questions about conflicts of interest. Mr Johnson has always denied wrongdoing.

London Assembly investigation: Ongoing

In September The Assembly heard evidence from Ms Arcuri, Who Said members of Boris Johnson 's staff knew he had a " crush" on her when he was mayor.

Labour assembly member Len Duvall said The Committee would look at Mr Johnson's conduct, including whether he adhered to the " principles of public life".

Any finding that Mr Johnson acted improperly could be politically damaging and embarrassing. But as he is no longer mayor, The Assembly will not be able to impose any sanctions or question him further.

Separately, The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said Last Year it would into Boris Johnson 's dealings with Ms Arcuri.

Greensill Capital

A row about lobbying began after it emerged former Conservative prime Minister David Cameron contacted ministers and officials via text messages,

The Company 's founder worked as an unpaid adviser to Mr Cameron during his Time In Downing Street.

Mr Cameron has insisted he did not break any Rules , but acknowledged it would be better for ex-PMs to communicate more formally with government figures, through letters rather than texts.

The Boardman Review: Under consideration

Boris Johnson announced, led by lawyer Nigel Boardman.

It examined The Relationship between The Firm and current and former ministers.

The First part of the review, published In July , said Mr Greensill's Downing Street role gave him a " marketing platform" for his business.

It also said Mr Cameron " understated" the nature of his relationship with Greensill Capital. However it concluded he " did not breach the current lobbying Rules and his actions were not unlawful".

The Second part, published in September, outlined 19 recommendations, including legally binding restrictions on The Work former ministers and senior civil servants can take. It said those engaged in lobbying should formally register.

The government is yet to respond to the review, which is not legally binding.

Other Parliamentary inquiries

Three Commons Select Committees launched inquiries into Greensill:

The Treasury Committee said the Treasury should have encouraged Mr Cameron into more formal lines of communicationAn interim report from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee found no apparent conflicts of interest in Mr Greensill's relationship with the government. It will now review Mr Boardman's reports The Public Accounts Committee has examined evidence about Greensill Capital's involvement in government Covid loan schemes and is expected to publish a report in November The Independent Advisory Committee on Standards in Public Life said " the current system of transparency around lobbying is not fit for purpose" The National Audit Office found " no evidence" that ministers or senior civil servants considered potential conflicts of interest with Greensill Capital before awarding public sector contracts

David Cameron insisted his lobbying for Greensill was in The Public interest, but also revealed he was paid " far more" by the finance firm than he was as PM, during appearances before the Treasury committee and The Public Accounts committee.

Mustique holiday: Concluded

An investigation how Mr Johnson's 2019 holiday to The Caribbean was paid for ended earlier this year.

Carphone Warehouse owner David Ross invited the Prime Minister and then-fiancée Carrie Symonds to the private island of Mustique.

Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Kathryn Stone said the Prime Minister broke The Rules by not having " fulfilled conscientiously" the requirements to register donations.

But her decision was. It said it was " regrettable" a full explanation had not come earlier.



Source of news: bbc.com

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