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BBC News says Boris Johnson has insisted he will remain as prime minister despite the “bitter and painful” judgement of a report into parties held in Downing Street during Covid restrictions.

A look at how the media has reacted to the release of the hotly-anticipated Sue Gray report – the probe into law breaking at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, and the prime minister’s statement on the findings.

PMQs Live – PM address the House over Sue Gray report into partygate

PMQs Live – 25/05 – Sue Gray Report – Partygate photos released showing rule breaking in the heart of government.

The Metro says Boris Johnson is bracing for the release of Sue Gray’s full report today which may include yet more photographs of lockdown gatherings – this time taken by official No 10 photographers.

The Guardian says details have emerged of what appears to be another alcohol-fuelled social event inside Downing Street during lockdown.

BBC News says senior civil servant Sue Gray is to hand her completed report into Downing Street lockdown parties to No 10 later.

The Guardian says cabinet ministers are frustrated that a “mano a mano” standoff between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak is holding up measures to help people through the cost of living crisis.

The Metro says the prime minister allegedly told Sue Gray there was no need for her to publish her full report into Partygate.

BBC News says the Metropolitan Police is facing fresh questions over why Boris Johnson was not fined for attending a gathering in Downing Street during lockdown.

The Guardian says Boris Johnson hopes to blunt calls for urgent action on the cost of living crisis by stressing that work is the best route out of poverty, as an energy firm boss warned that 40% of households could soon be in fuel poverty.

The Independent says Sue Gray’s long-awaited report into illegal Downing Street parties held during the coronavirus lockdown will reportedly contain photos from the events.

Monday’s front pages lead with the cost of living crisis, Partygate and City’s Premier League title win.

BBC News says Civil servant Sue Gray is finalising her report into Downing Street events during lockdown and is expected to publish her findings this week.

Sunday papers.

Daily Mirror says Boris Johnson has been formally contacted by Sue Gray’s team as the Whitehall enforcer prepares to name him in her Partygate report.

The Sun says BORIS Johnson has escaped further Partygate fines as the Met today concluded its probe after dishing out 126 Covid penalties.

The Guardian says civil servants and special advisers have reacted with fury and disbelief after Scotland Yard confirmed Boris Johnson got only one of 126 fines levied for law-breaking parties at the heart of Downing Street and Whitehall.

The Metro says A Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences has been released on bail by the Metropolitan Police.

The Independent says a Tory MP remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years.

The Guardian says Boris Johnson is poised to give the green light to controversial legislation on the Northern Ireland protocol this week as he flies to Belfast for crunch meetings.

The Independent says the government could cut as many as 90,000 civil service jobs in a cost-saving exercise touted by Boris Johnson.

BBC News says Boris Johnson has demanded his cabinet comes up with a plan to cut about 90,000 civil service jobs to free up cash to tackle the cost of living.

The Met Police have issued more than 50 new fines for breaches of Covid rules in No 10 and other government buildings – in the latest round of Partygate fines.

Sky News says tax cuts could now be announced before the summer recess, Sky News understands