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Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

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Martin Reynolds was Boris Johnson's principal private secretary at the time. He emailed staff inviting them to come for drinks in the No 10 garden. Mr Reynolds said he had not drafted the message, but he did sign off on it. He said the language used was totally inappropriate and gave a misleading impression of the nature of the event.

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The Independent

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

An email inviting No 10 staff to “socially distanced drinks” during the Covid-19 pandemic was “totally inappropriate” in its wording, the senior official who sent it has admitted.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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City AM

Partygate: Johnson ally admits ‘bring your own booze' email invite was 'totally inappropriate’

An email inviting No10 staff to “socially distanced drinks” during the Covid-19 pandemic was “totally inappropriate” in its wording, the senior official who sent it has admitted. Martin Reynolds, then Boris Johnson’s principal private secretary, emailed staff inviting them to come for drinks in the No10 garden during the “lovely weather” on May 20, 2020. Johnson attended the “bring your own booze” event, when rules and guidance restricted gather…

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish News

Johnson's former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze' invite was ‘inappropriate'

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

1 year ago

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