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The aftermath of Sue Gray’s report for the PM
Following the publication of Sue Gray’s report, Boris Johnson faced a gruelling appearance in the House of Commons on Monday.
The Prime Minister was heavily criticised by opposition as well as MPs from his own party expressing their outrage.
In his statement, Johnson apologised “for all the things we simply did not get right and sorry for the way that this matter has been handled.”
The initial inquiry revealed there was a “serious failure to observe not just the high standards expected of those at the heart of Government but also of the standards expected of the entire British population at the time.”
Kier Starmer kicked off the criticsm speaking of “rage and even guilt” felt by the public for abiding by the rules in light of the incidents.
Our national story about Covid is one of a country that stood up when it was tested.
But that will forever be tainted by the behaviour of this Conservative Prime Minister.
By routinely breaking the rules he set, Boris Johnson took the public for fools.
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/hxDECNrdpD
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) January 31, 2022
The Labour leader said: “A collective trauma endured by all, enjoyed by none. Funerals have been missed, dying relatives unvisited.
“Every family has been marked by what we have been through and revelations about the Prime Minister’s behaviour have forced us all to rethink and relive those darkest moments.”
Sir Ed Davey called for the PM to resign, because he has caused “enormous hurt.”
The Lib-Dem Leader described “a loss that is literally beyond words,” as he spoke of parents who had lost children during the pandemic.
He said: “Many had to bury their children alone, many couldn’t be there with them at the end. Meanwhile, No 10 partied.”
A heated outburst by Ian Blackford forced him to leave the Commons.
This is what truth to power looks like at Westminster. A liar is allowed to keep his place- I am forced to leave for telling the truth. He misled the house, he must go. Tories must look themselves in the mirror and ask if they can allow this to go on much longer? Remove him now. pic.twitter.com/IyqlQO7xER
— Ian Blackford (@Ianblackford_MP) January 31, 2022
After he repeatedly refused to change his statement accusing the PM of lying to the House of Commons to that he “unintentionally mislead,” Sir Lindsay Hoyle kicked him out.
Theresa May asked if the PM didn’t read the rule, didn’t understand the rules, or whether he didn’t think they applied to him, demanding to know: “Which is it?”
Boris Johnson acknowledged on Monday there are changes that need to be made.
Click here to see Sue Gray’s report.
The PM said Sue Gray’s report found, “there is significant learning to be drawn from these events, which must be addressed immediately across government. This does not need to wait for the police investigations to be concluded.
“That is why we are making changes now to the way Downing Street and the Cabinet Office run, so that we can get on with the job that I was elected to do Mr Speaker and the job this government was elected to do.”
Johnson explained an Office of the Prime Minister with a Permanent Secretary will be created to lead No 10 and that the Civil Service and Special Advisor codes of contact will not only be reviewed but enforced.
The PM also said steps will be taken to improve No 10 operations and the work of the Cabinet Office to strengthen Cabinet Government and to improve the vital connection between No 10 and parliament.
He said: “I get it and I will fix it.”
Click here to read the PMs full statement.
However, Johnson accused Starmer of “political opportunism.”
Throughout the session, the PM reiterated that people need to wait until the police investigation has been complete.
On Monday evening, Johnson met with his entire Conservative party in a bid to save his premiership.
This comes as there are growing signs that his own party is losing faith in him.
Angela Richardson, Conservative MP for Guildford, resigned as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Michael Grove, following the report’s findings.
The incident has led Tory MP Andrew Mitchel to change from “full-throated support” to announcing the PM “no longer enjoys my support.”
Conservative MP Aaron Bell spoke of his grandmother’s funeral, describing how he was unable to hug his relatives.
Bell asked: “Does the prime minister think I am a fool?”
Although the session in House of Commons on Monday was dominated by criticism, a select few Conservative MPs remained in support of the PM.
Starmer voiced his opinion on what Conservatives should do now: “The eyes of this country are upon them. They will be judged by the decisions they take now.”
Prior to it’s release, MPs warned Johnson would lose their support if the report wasn’t published in full.
Although the PM was true to his word, Sue Gray revealed she was “extremely limited” in what she could say due the ongoing police investigation with only “minimal reference” allowed to be made to the events.
Ben knows better than anyone how committed Boris is to the levelling up agenda – to ensuring that the economic divide ends. No other Prime Minister, esp Labour under Blair, has ever had that vision or passion before. It’s happening, now. https://t.co/imMeXIhWMH
— Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) January 31, 2022
The top civil servant said it prevented a “meaningful” inquiry from being published.
Downing Street have said that an updated version will be released once their investigation is complete.
No 10 confirmed that the PM “will ask Sue Gray to update her work in light of what is found.”
One of the incidents in question is a gathering held at the PMs Downing Street flat on 13 November 2020.
A vote of no confidence will be triggered if 15% of Conservative MPs write to the 1922 Committee.
Following a contentious late penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during their 1-1 draw against Newcastle, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official involved in the decision has been replaced for an upcoming Champions League fixture. Tomasz Kwiatkowski, the Polish VAR official on duty at Parc des Princes, deemed a handball by Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, leading to Kylian Mbappe converting a 98th-minute penalty, salvaging a point for PSG managed by Luis Enrique.
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This outcome potentially affects the Champions League group standings significantly, as PSG retains their second position, edging two points ahead of Newcastle, with one group game remaining. The penalty call didn’t originate from referee Szymon Marciniak but was reversed after Kwiatkowski prompted him to review the incident on the VAR screen.
Originally slated for VAR duty in the upcoming Real Sociedad versus RB Salzburg clash, Kwiatkowski has been replaced, according to reports. The replacement for the Polish official hasn’t been disclosed yet. Kwiatkowski, 45, frequently officiates in Poland’s top football league and possesses experience in European competitions.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed dissatisfaction with the VAR decision, emphasizing its timing and impact, stating, “I feel it is a poor decision and it’s hugely frustrating for us, as you know how little time there is left in the game. There is nothing we can do about it now.”
For Newcastle to secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, they must defeat AC Milan at St James’ Park on the final matchweek while hoping PSG doesn’t secure a victory against Borussia Dortmund.
A geordie cover of the infamous ‘Allez, Allez, Allez’ football song to raise money for the the Newcastle Foodbanks ahead of Christmas. You can donate to the Warm Newcastle Christmas Meal appeal here – https://neoffers.co.uk/products/changing-lives-christmas-meal-appeal-north-east
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Footage tonight has emerged of PSG fans corning Newcastle United fans in a pub and attacking them in a scary video. This follows news that police had informed Newcastle fans that attacks were possible which lead to at least one pub having to close at 10pm due to this.
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PSG Fans arrive at Newcastle Upon Tyne and are met by Newcastle United fans ahead of their Champions League tie (which ended in a 4-1 Newcastle United win). Newcastle Centre was on shut down with streets closed and everyone watching.
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While many are familiar with the swift file-sharing capability of Airdrop, Apple has introduced a new addition called ‘NameDrop’ in its latest iteration. Functioning similarly to Airdrop, this feature facilitates the rapid exchange of contact information among users, aiming to streamline the process of sharing phone numbers without manual input.
However, authorities have flagged serious safety risks associated with this new addition. They caution that this feature might make personal information incredibly accessible, raising potential security vulnerabilities.
Sharing your contact details does involve a confirmation step. Yet, there’s a risk of inadvertently sharing your information with strangers if you’re uncertain about the pop-up or its purpose. Moreover, providing a guaranteed and accurate contact could pose risks down the line.
For instance, a scenario could unfold where someone, wishing to avoid unwanted attention, offers a fake number. Unfortunately, if that falsified contact information is scanned, it wouldn’t serve its intended purpose.
Police have issued a warning regarding the default activation of ‘NameDrop’ in the new Apple update. They emphasized that with this feature enabled, anyone can swiftly acquire contact information including pictures, phone numbers, email addresses, and more by simply placing their phone near yours or your child’s unlocked screen.
The police provided instructions on how to deactivate this feature, advising users to navigate to General – AirDrop – and disable ‘Bringing Devices Together.’ Additionally, they recommended setting ‘contacts only’ in the Airdrop settings to avoid receiving unsolicited images from strangers.
However, some individuals countered the police advisory, suggesting it might be overly alarmist. One individual stated that it wasn’t a safety issue as both parties needed to acknowledge the exchange. Another pointed out the need for awareness about disabling the feature, even with consent to the exchange.
They highlighted the importance of being informed about managing these settings: “Done. Thank you for this PSA! Approval or NOT, thank you for sharing this information. Always helpful to know more than less!”
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