Boris Johnson and Sue Gray had a private meeting to discuss the Partygate report, it has been revealed tonight
It is understood the meeting happened about a month ago, before the conclusion of the Metropolitan Police's investigation into the parties but after she published her "update" on the report at the end of January.
Despite the meeting No 10 has insisted the Prime Minister wants the report to be "completely independent".PM insists he won't stop Sue Gray from naming and shaming No10 aides who broke Covid rulesPicture: Getty On Thursday the Met closed Operation Hillman, the investigation into lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street.
It was reported yesterday that Sue Gray was in discussion with the civil service's human resources and legal teams because she was determined to name and shame key players in the Partygate scandal in her full report, which is due to be published next week. Sources quoted by the Telegraph have said it would be "difficult" for Ms Gray publish the report without naming specific people or their roles, whilst others have suggested she does not want to look like she is "trying to hide something".It was also reported yesterday that named individuals will be able to read excerpts from the report before it is published - and may be able to challenge the findings.
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