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Partygate committee live Workplace gathering was necessary, Johnson insists Ione Wells – BBC Political correspondent Boris Johnson is being pretty defiant. He’s arguing that a leaving do he was photographed at – which shows a lack of social distancing – “had to happen” and was “necessary” because two senior members of staff had left in acrimonious circumstances and he needed to give reassurance, and it was “essential” for work purposes. He seems to be hammering this point about “necessity” as one of his key defences – the question will be whether that washes with the committee, who will be aware…

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Dominic Cummings testimony cannot be trusted In his opening statement, Boris Johnson says “the testimony of Dominic Cummings cannot be trusted.” Cummings was Chief Adviser to then PM Boris Johnson from 24 July 2019 until Cummings resigned on 13 November 2020. BoJo attempting to ‘shift the blame’ says Beth Rigby Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby says Boris Johnson’s defence appears to be attempting to ‘shift the blame’. The impression of his defence so far is that he’s trying to blame others for partygate but the person at the top has to carry the can, says Beth Rigby  Johnson tells committee…

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23 steps for a fitter, healthier you in 2023 – that you can actually sustain Metro says Seven weeks. No, that’s not the predicted tenure for the current Prime Minister; it’s the average length of time a New Year’s resolution lasts. However, to help you set new goals that last past March, we have 23 steps you can take in 2023 to reach a consistently fitter, happier and healthier you. Long-term change is tough. It takes commitment and effort. Therefore, for change to be successful and sustainable, it must be gradual and achievable. Mandy Wong Oultram, award-winning personal trainer and…

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