The man put in charge of investigating claims of the No 10's Christmas parties by Boris Johnson has recused himself after he allegedly held department parties of his own.
The Prime Minister asked Simon Case to look into allegations of gatherings held in Downing Street while the public faced challenging measures to stop them from mixing.
The inquiry was then expanded and it was confirmed Mr Case could look at any alleged party if he felt it was relevant. But the Guido Fawkes website reported on Friday that two Christmas parties were held in Mr Case’s department – the Cabinet Office – in December 2020, when restrictions were in place. READ MORE: What Plan C could look like in England as parts of UK announce strict Covid measures Tonight,
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