simon case is the man who was brought in _ government.overnment. simon case is the man who was brought in by boris - government. simon case is the man. who was brought in by boris johnson, who was brought in by borisjohnson, just ten days ago to try and clear up just ten days ago to try and clear up whether there had been rule breaking in whitehall last christmas. the government hoped that would allow people to move on from this episode, but we are still talking about it, because accusations keep emerging. the cabinet office acknowledges that there was a case in the office of simon case with staff who had been in all day taking part in the office last christmas, they say he did not take part although he spoke to staff as he left for the night. downing street says he has recused himself from the process to make sure that the public and still have faith in the public and still have faith in the investigation, but this marks the investigation, but this marks the end of a torrid period for downing street and in particular the last few days co

he believes signing case has to go. —— simon case. office. le are shocked when _ to go. -- simon case. people are shocked when you see _ to go. -- simon case. people are shocked when you see that - to go. -- simon case. people are shocked when you see that the i shocked when you see that the cabinet — shocked when you see that the cabinet secretary, the man who has put in _ cabinet secretary, the man who has put in place — cabinet secretary, the man who has put in place to carry out an investigation as to whether or not parties _ investigation as to whether or not parties to— investigation as to whether or not parties to place, whether or not covid _ parties to place, whether or not covid rules_ parties to place, whether or not covid rules were broken in number ten, we _ covid rules were broken in number ten, we now— covid rules were broken in number ten, we now know that under his watch _ ten, we now know that under his watch and — ten, we now know that under his watch and his name, his staff are invited _ watch and his name, his staff are in

would've put would if i bet simon case would've out his— would if i bet simon case would've putd — put his hand up at the start of this process and said he cannot carry out this investigation. it really is unacceptable, and i think when everyone — unacceptable, and i think when everyone is being told to behave and follow _ everyone is being told to behave and follow the _ everyone is being told to behave and follow the rules, another christmas, of course, _ follow the rules, another christmas, of course, where there is a real concern — of course, where there is a real concern about the spread of the omicron — concern about the spread of the omicron variants, when people see that there — omicron variants, when people see that there is one rule for those in number— that there is one rule for those in number ten, that there is one rule for those in numberten, one rule for that there is one rule for those in number ten, one rule for boris johnson — number ten, one rule for boris johnson and his cohorts. i think people — johnson and his cohorts. i think people are _ johnson and his c

simon case...he night. let's move on to talk about 0micron. for the third day in a row, the uk has had a record number just over 93,000 have been recorded in the past 2a hours — that's a rise of almost 40% in a week. in scotland, 0micron has become the dominant strain of covid. the first minister, nicola sturgeon, said the "tsunami of cases" she predicted last week is starting. nightclubs will close in wales from boxing day, and social distancing will also be reintroduced in shops and workplaces there. wales first minister mark drakeford also said more decisions on covid restrictions would be made on monday, in particular with regard to sports events. coronavirus cases are surging across other parts of europe too. in the last hour, the irish government has ordered bars and restaurants to close at 8pm from sunday to reduce the spread of the new variant. france is also dealing with a rapid rise in cases. at 11 o'clock tonight — british time — france is closing its borders to most british travellers t

simon case's investigation was supposed to clear up whether rules had been broken — but instead it'ster after a bruising couple of weeks. 0ur political correspondent nick eardley reports. westminster is packed up for christmas, but it is events from this time last year that are continuing to cause controversy. simon case is the man the prime minister asked to look at allegations of rule breaking at parties, but yesterday it emerged that there had been an event at his own private office. e—mails had invited people to a christmas party, which it emerged yesterday, was a quiz. the cabinet secretary did not attend, but he did speak to staff as he left. last night, it was announced that he would stand back from the enquiry and another top civil servant, sue gray, would complete the probe. it is incredibly hard to believe that no one in government knew that these parties were happening and there is a huge amount of evidence now and i do believe that the investigation that sue gray is going to be leading up, if the evidence is there, they need to carry that investigation out very swiftly to

an event was held in simon case's office — his spokesperson said he played no part in it.

what impact do you think simon case stepping down from this enquiry will have? will have? ~ , have? i think it is the right thing to do at this _ have? i think it is the right thing to do at this stage. _ have? i think it is the right thing to do at this stage. it _ have? i think it is the right thing to do at this stage. it is - have? i think it is the right thing to do at this stage. it is really i to do at this stage. it is really important that the process commands public confidence and that the outcome of it, the outcome of the enquiry, is seen to be accurate and that it comes swiftly. the question is why he didn't recognise that it was not appropriate for him to conduct the enquiry in the first place, and why it has had to come to those that the person running this has had to change midway through that enquiry. h0??? has had to change midway through that enquiry-— that enquiry. how much of a responsibility _ that enquiry. how much of a responsibility as _ that enquiry. how much of a responsibility as their - that enquiry. how much of a responsibility as th

an event was held in simon case's old office in whitehall while london was under lockdown rule let'sinster and u.k. political correspondent nick heard -- nick. take us on a quick timeline, what is going on here? reporter: the conservative party, boris johnson's party, lost this extraordinary lead they had in one of the sea in the u.k. parliament. they were ahead by 23,000 votes in 2019. they lost the seat in a high election by 6000 votes -- the seat in election by 6000 votes and that has led to questions about boris johnson's position and how much longer he can potentially stay in power. one of the reasons attributed to that loss is the continued controversy, ctinued leak of stories about allegations of parties or social gherings around the u.k. government this time last year, when london was in lockdown. now, some of the more serious allegations have been about downing street. to try to stem the criticism, boris johnson put top civil servant, simon case in charge of the investigation. today, it there was a social gathering in simon case's own office last year around christmas time,

the times says the inquiry into those parties is now in disarray as simon case steps back from the investigationchief at the cabinet office, sue gray will take over. the i reports that omicron cases are getting out of control — with variant cases doubling every one—and—a—half days in london, the north east, west midlands and yorkshire. the ft reports that scientists believe the omicron variant is no less severe, as cases in the uk soar past 93,000 to reach a record high for the third consecutive day. but the mail splashes on the backlash from business leaders calling for the 10—day isolation rule to be scrapped, although the paper does also report that it is not yet known whether the omicron is actually any milder the previous variants. so, let's begin. it is the mirror. with the latest twists in this party saga. it’s it is the mirror. with the latest twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news day, _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news day, early - twists in thi

an event was held in simon case's office — his spokesperson said he played no part in it.nce. she denies all charges. her defence has rested their case.

an event was held in simon case's office — his spokesperson said he played no part in it.ritish socialite, ghislaine maxwell — who's on trial in the united states on sex trafficking charges, has told the court she won't be giving evidence. she denies all charges. her defence has rested their case. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me is the daily mirror columnist, susie boniface alongside ali miraj, columnist at the article. tomorrow's front pages starting with... let's take a look at some of tomorrow's front pages already in, starting with the mirror. it reports cabinet secretary, simon case — the man tasked with investigating whitehall christmas parties — steps down, after allegations that his own office held a virtual festive bash. the telegraph also leads with this, saying the prime minister's bid to move on from the tories�* by—election defeat has been derailed by the fresh leaks. the times says the inquiry into those parties is now in disarray as simon case steps back from the investigation. former ethics ch

as you say, simon case _ bring us up to speed. as you say, simon case is _ bring us up to speed.ed in the subject of the invitation, a christmas party, on december 17, 2020 for the private office of simon case himself in the cabinet office. i understand this was an informal gathering, a christmas quiz for members of simon case's team. while he did not actively take part in that quiz, he was present at the time. i also understand that as a result of these fresh allegations that have emerged today, his position as chair of the inquiry, the investigation into parties at downing street last year, is now under consideration. the view for the cabinet office, as it stands, they don't feel that this was necessarily an active party with lots of people present, but certainly his presence there does raise questions about how impartial he can be when investigating these other matters in downing street last year. a 27—year—old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four children died in a house fire in south london. 60 firefighters went to a property in sutton yesterday e

on friday night the country's top civil servant, the cabinet secretary simon case, stepped aside fromuiry into those parties, after it emerged an event had been held in his own office. our political editor, laura kuenssberg, reports. two, one... cheering. they might not do subtle. it turns out that if you take the people for granted, there is a price to pay. but there was nothing subtle about the lib dems�* dramatic burst of the tory bubble in this by—election. thousands upon thousands of voters switched sides. anger with the conservatives means a new lib dems on their way to the commons. i think this is a watershed moment and i think we brought new hope to the whole nation who have been so worried and fed up with borisjohnson. we have now beaten the conservatives in two of their safest seats this year. cheering and applause. at about 4:15am, the liberal democrats smashed what had been a tory majority of over 20,000 in north shropshire. tired but jubilant after weeks of claims of sleaze and misbehaviour in downing street. borisjohnson, the party is over. thank you very much, thank you

ione wells has the latest: simon case is borisjohnson —— boris johnson's director of commune occasionsty in december and this matters because he is in charge of the government has messaging. first that no party happened and then that no rules were broken has come underfire happened and then that no rules were broken has come under fire this week. ministers have toed the party line, saying they don't know what went on, but will that stand the test of an investigation? the cabinet secretary, _ test of an investigation? tue: cabinet secretary, i'm test of an investigation? tte: cabinet secretary, i'm sure, is investigating all these questions will stop so we will see the results of that in due course. but last christmas i was spending my time getting trade deals over the line. some have gone further with the chief whip mark spencer claiming to the bbc this was a covid meeting, despite the bbc being told food and drink was served, games were played and invites were sent out in advance. while the government because my transparency and honesty is under scrutiny, the prime minister is facing

have you asked simon case to investigate yourself? i asked simon case to investigate ourself? crucial thing is _ am trying to do it now, the crucial thing is that— am trying to do it now, the crucial thing is that people understand the challenge that is posed by omicron, but also _ challenge that is posed by omicron, but also understand this is a challenge that collectively we can meet _ challenge that collectively we can meet. we have the resources and the vaccines— meet. we have the resources and the vaccines and — meet. we have the resources and the vaccines and the vaccinate is. we are recruiting more and getting more people _ are recruiting more and getting more people to _ are recruiting more and getting more people to volunteer. we will be opening — people to volunteer. we will be opening up more and i hope the snowballing a big campaign. also, it a- ears snowballing a big campaign. also, it appears the — snowballing a big campaign. also, it appears the public — snowballing a big campaign. also, it appears the public here _ snowballing a big campaign. also, it appears t

simon case is the man the prime minister asked to look at allegations of rule breaking at parties.et secretary didn't attend, but he did speak to staff as he left — and last night it was announced he would stand back from the enquiry. another top civil servant, sue grey, would complete the probe. it's incredibly hard to believe nobody in government knew these parties were happening, and there's a huge amount of evidence now, so i do believe that the investigation sue grey is going to be leading up, there is evidence there, they need to carry that investigation out very swiftly to restore the public trust and then hand over that evidence to the police, because nobody�*s above the law. it's another damaging episode after a damaging few weeks for the government, from accusations of not taking sleaze seriously, to big rebellions in parliament, to this... cheering and applause. ..the remarkable result in north shropshire, where the liberal democrats overturned a 26,000 majority for the conservatives, and the think burst the prime minister's bubble in the process. that is always the sign

will you encourage simon case to look at all parties _ you encourage simon case to look at all partiesve been _ booster roll—out so it should have been done — booster roll—out so it should have been done at lightning speed, but it has been _ been done at lightning speed, but it has been quite slow get this new part of— has been quite slow get this new part of the roll—out sorted. actually— part of the roll—out sorted. actually created a proper world beating — actually created a proper world beating test and tray system, but we are not— beating test and tray system, but we are not quite there yet as well. we went— are not quite there yet as well. we went for— are not quite there yet as well. we went for devastation last year but it feels— went for devastation last year but it feels like we haven't completely learned _ it feels like we haven't completely learned our lessons, and when are we going _ learned our lessons, and when are we going to _ learned our lessons, and when are we going to learn, because next time we might— going to learn, because next time we might be _ going to learn,

so he will look— secretary simon case. so he will look into— secretary simon case. will be interesting to see is that that investigation widens out because _ that that investigation widens out because there are more and more details _ because there are more and more details of— because there are more and more details of other events at that time emerging _ details of other events at that time emerging from the various buildings around _ emerging from the various buildings around here in whitehall. the roblem around here in whitehall. the problem with _ around here in whitehall. tia: problem with this is around here in whitehall. ti9 problem with this is that once a government which has told us to abide by the rules is then poured into doubt about whether it and its senior staff members stop to the rules, it becomes an element of trust last?— rules, it becomes an element of trust last? . . :, , . ~ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in — trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the _ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the house _ trus

the times says the inquiry is in "disarray" after simon case stepped down from his role leading the investigationter it emerged an event was held in mr case's own office in december last year. the telegraph suggests the revelation has "undermined" attempts by borisjohnson to move on from the by—election defeat suffered by the conservatives in north shropshire. elsewhere the mail is calling for covid self—isolation rules to be relaxed so that people only have to quarantine for seven days, rather than ten. the paper calls the current measures "lockdown by stealth." do you like cakes? love cake. what is our do you like cakes? love cake. what is your favourite _ do you like cakes? love cake. what is your favourite cake? _ do you like cakes? love cake. what is your favourite cake? i _ do you like cakes? love cake. what is your favourite cake? i would - is your favourite cake? i would robabl is your favourite cake? i would probably say — is your favourite cake? i would probably say fruitcake. - is your favourite cake? i would | probably say fruitcake. dense? absolutely. — probably say fruitcake. dense?

borisjohnson is facing calls to remove cabinet secretary simon case, who's leading an inquiry into downingeet christmas parties after it was alleged parties were held in his own department. the uk has reported a record 93,000 new covid—19 cases — the highest since the start of the pandemic. coming up in sportsday, we'll look back on another difficult day for england and the second ashes test. we will also have the latest on covid—19's impact on football. we'll also look ahead to the heavyweight fight between joseph also look ahead to the heavyweight fight betweenjoseph parker and the finale to the extreme ecs. that's all in sportsday at 6.30. now is the film review. hello and welcome to the film review on bbc news. to take us through this week's cinema releases is mark kermode. hi, mark. what have you been watching?— we have spider—man: no way home. we have the lost daughter, the directorial debut from maggiejill directorial debut from maggie jill and home. in the tender bar. directed by george clooney. interesting mixture. spider—man, is a good? laughter pause!— a good? laughter pause! ,

an event was held in simon case's office — his spokesperson said he played no part in it.lock. a full round up on the days news. it is time for newscast. muffled speech. archbishop, hello. it's adam fleming. hello, adam. how are you? thanks very much for doing this. sorry we are not there in person. well, i think you are very wise. chris mason is here in the same studio as me. hi there. hello, chris. how nice to see you. yeah, nice to talk to you. thank you very much for your time. great to hear the sound effects. it's bramble. is that right? bramble in the background. that is bramble and she is our star of stage and screen. and it's laura in the other studio in westminster. i and it'sjustin in lambeth palace. looking very grand. and with bramble. newscast. newscast from the bbc. lie down. can you lie down? that's a good girl. just lie down. and going to disappear off. archbishop, welcome to newscast. well, thank you. welcome to lambeth. well, except we were meant to be welcomed in person and we'd even put in our mulled wine order, but omicron saw to that. yeah, omicron ha

after emerge, one was held in his office, simon case was appointed to lead the investigation into whether they breach covered 19 walls. just last week, i miss voice johnson ordered the prob, after a video, a merger of officials joking about a christmas party held at downing street last year. another new c u. n. human rice council has agreed to set up a commission to examine abuses in ethiopia. conflict. investigators say they've received credible reports at all sides or committing violations against civilians. if europe is government denies the allegations in sudan or radi organized by the opposites, opposition coalition was disrupted by tear gas. the girl was part of the government until a military takeover in october. prime minister abdullah ham dock was reinstated after a political agreement with the military last month. i protested, continue to take to the streets rejecting the deal. thousands of technicians have been hotels soon on 11th anniversary of the uprising which triggered the ab spring revolution. crowds rally both for and against prison. case said he recently announced the a

a step down cabinet secretary simon case recused himself, after reports an event was held in his own office. l a foreign minneapolis police officer can posture is been testifying in ham man so to trial following the shooting death of 20 year old black man dante wright portrait claim she meant to draw her taser instead of had gone when she shot right. and he was trying to drive away from officers seeking to arrest him video. the shooting which happened in april was recorded on police body cameras and shining court rights. death set off launch protests across the united states. as your, as john henderson joins me now from chicago. and composite, testified in high defense today. what did she have to say, john? marian, this was a divisive and highly anticipated case, and it came at a crucial time. it came in the middle of the trial of derek shaven. he's the police officer who was ultimately convicted for killing george floyd by kneeling on his neck. now during that trial, kim potter was a police officer in the neighbouring suburb of brooklyn's center. she was with another officer supervi

it's emerged this man's team — simon case, the most senior civil servant in the country — had a virtualtmas party�* during lockdown. he was the one meant to be investigating whitehall parties. but tonight, miraculously, he stepped aside. another revered, perhaps even feared, civil servant sue gray will ask the questions instead. 232. shame! jeering it's just the latest in a series of missteps and mistakes for number 10. it began when the government tried to change the rules on mps�* behaviour when a tory was found to have broken them. forgive my absence during some of the morning... that unleashed a torrent of claims about big money for second jobs. laughter then the cringe—worthy footage of number 10 staff joking about their christmas party. and then on tuesday, the biggest rebellion against this government so far. around half of tory backbenchers voted against plans for covid passports. if more limits on our lives are needed, the prime minister simply can't count on their support. borisjohnson is no stranger to drama, to epic highs and chaotic lows, but the political danger to him rig

during locked downs, has stepped down from the role after immersed an event was held in his office. simon case isn't thought to attended the party, but knew it happened. prime minister boys, johnson ordered the prob, after a video emergence of his officials joking about a christmas party last year in breach of corona virus roles at the time. this is just one of a series of setbacks for the u. k. prime minister. on friday, his conservative party lost the north shropshire seat for the 1st time in almost 2 centuries. and earlier this week, a 100 of johnston's m. p. 's voted against his plan for stricter corona virus measures. andrew simmons reports from when instruction country life in north shropshire has been synonymous with conservative voting for nearly 2 centuries. but not anymore. morgan, helen, margaret, lillian, liberal democrats, 17957. o helen morgan is now the m p from centralized opposition party that smashed at 23000 majority for boris johnson's conservative party. people have no structure, had spoken on behalf of the british people, they said loudly and clearly vice johnson, the par

it turns out one of those parties was held in his own office simon case isn't said to have attended the party, but knew what happened. prime minister boss johnson ordered the prose off to a video, emerged of his officials, joking about a christmas party last year. in breach of corona virus rules. now, finally, the 3rd bulletin, musicians in south africa are on a mission to revive jazz culture. music has been used for decades to tell the world of the struggle against racial segregation. but fans of the genre founded hard to access an artist will arrested or fled the country during the apartheid era farm. the miller reports from cape town, a sunday afternoon in the township of cook, who let you in cape town in informal fittings like this one back yards. the jazz musicians are reviving genre of music that has a long but sometimes forgotten history. ok, todd is a very divided and back in the days, musicians used to travel across the railroad lines closer. it was because the lines are the ones that separate communities and they were, they were bought from playing together and just need to br

the other government offices in breach of cobra restrictions has stepped down cabinet secretary simon case recused himself after emerged event was held in his own office despite the lockdown. ah, look at the main stories this hour. now. corona virus infections and deaths are reaching alarming levels in the united states. on average, more than a $120000.00 infections are reported each day, which is a rise of 40 percent on last month. the number of deaths is climbing as well, with almost 1300 fatalities a day. the head of the white house covered response team is one the on vaccinate.

, _ after the cabinet secretary, simon case, had — after the cabinet secretary, simon case, had tos office organised a christmas party around christmas 2020 _ christmas party around christmas 2020. separately, there is a whole bil 2020. separately, there is a whole big piece _ 2020. separately, there is a whole big piece of work being done in whitehall about what to do about the omicron _ whitehall about what to do about the omicron wave as christmas 2021 approaches. some documents released tiy approaches. some documents released by the _ approaches. some documents released by the government's scientific advisory— by the government's scientific advisory committee over the weekend contains— advisory committee over the weekend contains some very startling numbers from the _ contains some very startling numbers from the model ares looking at the potential— from the model ares looking at the potential number of cases of omicron in the _ potential number of cases of omicron in the next _ potential number of cases of omicron in the next few weeks and the potential— in the next few weeks

one is the secretary simon case, and he is looking into the parties and the parties are really difficult because it appears that the prime minister in, i think he's denied that took place. but anyway, that he bro, kobe rules. now, if mr. case is over promoted, but he has his future reputation to consider concludes that mr. johnson and his the, the kind of rather unsavory associates who surround him, broke the rules. then i feel the consequences of that will be serious. then we have another matter which is even more serious than that, and that is the lord guide the judgment about whether or not he was lied to or miss led to use primary language by mr. johnson, over the matter of the funding of the wall paper, an internal decorations, in johnson's, mr. johnson's flat. now, i don't know how close your full is potentially deadly serious. so when a so merge that a tory donor had held out jobs and he's putting his hands in his pocket to sort out. johnson johnson said to lord guides when he commission, when he carried out his investigation that the 1st night about it was in february. this year,

other government offices in breach of cupboard restrictions has stepped down cabinet secretary simon case recused himself after emerged event was held in his own office despite the lockdown. ah, look at the main stories this hour. now. current of virus infections and deaths are reaching alarming levels in the united states. on average, more than a $120000.00 infections reported each day, which has a rise of 40 percent on last month. the number of deaths is climbing as well, with almost 1300 fatalities a day. the head of the white house coven response team is one, the unvaccinated, that they are just. they're not just putting their own lives at risk for the unvaccinated. looking at a winter of severe illness and death for yourselves, your families in the hospitals you may soon overwhelm. the u. k is reported another record number of covert cases for the 3rd day in a row. just over 93000 infections were registered on friday. about $3200.00 of those cases, a confirm to be the only chromes arian. the total number of cases in the u. k has risen by about 39 percent interest 7 days, but the deat

he has now taken it out of his hands and put it simon case party, whatever it was. it has changed.s no party and no rules were broken but he is qualifying that by saying, "i have been assured that there were no parties and no rules were broken". a bit of linguistic distancing going on. he has now taken it out of his hands and put it into the, the cabinet secretary, the most senior civil servant. —— put it in the hands of simon case. he will investigate street staff on two dates in november 2020. today, we discovered that four members of the conservative party had been disciplined after they had a party roundabout christmas last year, for the london candidate on the 18th of december. other questions about other events. for example, there are claims of leaving drinks for downing street staff on two dates in november 2020. today, we discovered that four members of the conservative party had been disciplined after they had a party roundabout christmas last year, for the london candidate for the mayoralty here in this morning from the health secretary, sajid javid, and it was interestin

that's now being investigated by simon case, the cabinet secretary.at draw a line under the partygate for now? no, no, no. you can see they thought it might do for a bit. about five minutes. and we've learnt today, haven't we, of two other parties, gatherings, as they were euphemistically called, by michael ellis in the commons earlier on, the paymaster general. so there's one from the 27th of november, which is into what we think was this kind of leaving thing. yes, we talked about this last week, a member of staff was leaving, and borisjohnson apparently toddled along, said a few words, there were a few people sitting around drinking. it's been denied that this was a party. it was more a sort of impromptu gathering. the crucial difference between that and 18th is that i've been told by someone who was there, people were invited from outside, and invites went out, and there were food, games and drink. nibbles. yes, and the other one is the department for education. which they've coughed to, they've said it was a mistake. although they did only fess u

it is an enquiry by simon case. _ circumstances.e asked immediately at pmqs the public? the question i would i have asked immediately at pmqs if the public? the question i would - have asked immediately at pmqs if i was keir starmer, what of the terms of this enquiry and when will it report? will we see all the information? i think that was a missed opportunity. i suspect journalists will try to put as much pressure on the government is possible to make sure this comes out in a full and timely fashion. i suspect the government does look like it is dragging its feet and it will not go down well. what like it is dragging its feet and it will not go down well. what about the olice will not go down well. what about the police enquiry? _ will not go down well. what about the police enquiry? is— will not go down well. what about the police enquiry? is it _ will not go down well. what about the police enquiry? is it clear- will not go down well. what about | the police enquiry? is it clear from the police enquiry? is it clearfrom what you

it emerged that this man's - it emerged that this man's team, simon case, the most senior civil servantin the office called a christmas party in lockdown. he is the one investigating the whitehall parties. that seems unlikely to last. ,': parties. that seems unlikely to last. i: ms parties. that seems unlikely to last. 232. ms began when the government _ last. 44 ms began when the government tried to change the rules on mps' behaviour when a tory was found to have broken them. unleashing a torrent of claims about big money for second jobs. then the cringeworthy footage of number ten staffjoking about cringeworthy footage of number ten staff joking about their christmas party. staffjoking about their christmas party. then on tuesday, the biggest rebellion of this government so far. borisjohnson is no stranger to drama, to epic highs and chaotic lows. but the political danger to him right now is real and intense, being pounded by voters in what should be the safest of tory seats is the finale of a terrible month brought about in part by a series of mistakes and misjudgments in number ten

alleged downing street christmas party on the 18th of december last it is being investigated by simon case thought it for now? no. no. you thought it miaht for for now? no. no. you thought it might for a _ for now? fin. no. you thought it might for a bit. for now? fin. no. you thought it might fora bit. yes, about five — might fora bit. yes, about five minutes. so might for a bit. yes, about five minutes.— five minutes. so two other arties five minutes. so two other parties or— five minutes. so two other parties or gatherings - five minutes. so two other| parties or gatherings which they euphemistically called by michael ellis and the collins early on,. one from the 27th of november which is what we think is the set of leaving things. we talked about this last week when _ we talked about this last week when a — we talked about this last week when a member of staff of leaving _ when a member of staff of leaving and borisjohnson leaving and boris johnson titled _ leaving and borisjohnson titled along and said a few words _ titled along and said a few words and a few people were sitting — wor

the cabinet secretary simon case is leading that and is expected to report back within days.ularly if they think there is unfairness in high places, of course people get angry. but he also said this of all the attention last december. most people actually separate that out from their absolute need to think seriously about what's good for them, their communities, their families, their workplaces and the wider country. we'll see. and as when the report arrives, we'll learn if this is �*partisan trivia' or something more. and if rule breaking last december will impact on the prime minister's authority to ask for rule—keeping this time around. let's talk to rob watson. rob, it's very clear the government wants to move on from this, but journalists with press conferences still ask. , ., still ask. they do indeed. the 0 . inion still ask. they do indeed. the opinion polling _ still ask. they do indeed. the opinion polling suggests - still ask. they do indeed. the opinion polling suggests that| opinion polling suggests that something really interesting, and thatis something really i

the gathering, as well as two others, are the subject of an investigation by cabinet secretary simon caseis matters because he is in _ the 18th of december. this matters because he is in charge _ the 18th of december. this matters because he is in charge of - the 18th of december. this matters because he is in charge of the - because he is in charge of the government's messaging and their message, first that no party happens, then that no rules were broken has come underfire happens, then that no rules were broken has come under fire this week. ministers have told this party line saying they don't know what went on but will that stand the test of an investigation? the went on but will that stand the test of an investigation?— of an investigation? the cabinet secretary is. — of an investigation? the cabinet secretary is, i'm _ of an investigation? the cabinet secretary is, i'm sure, - secretary is, i'm sure, investigating all of these questions, so we will see the results of that in due course. but last christmas, i was spending my time getting trade deals over the line. time getting trade

said he will leave no stone unturned to find out what went wrong in what he called this appalling case. simon bingo who is. let me read you the detail we have had through from the detail we have had through from the department for education. a major review of the circumstances has been launched to determine what improvements have been necessary in the months before he died. they come and have separately commissioned four inspectorates covering social care, health police and probation to do an urgent inspection of services in solihull. all agencies will be subject to a joint targeted area inspection to consider their effectiveness and advise on where improvements must be made. and, in addition, the independent national review will identify the lessons that must be learned from arthur's case for the benefit of other children elsewhere in england to be led by the national child safeguarding practice review panel. the headlines on bbc news... uk travel restrictions have been tightened as cases of omicron rise. anyone coming to the uk from abroad must now take a test before they leave. at least 13

. >> south africans have thousands of cases -- >> simon... >> south africans only -- >> let's let --s not effective to scream over your colleagues in here. >> jesse: the simon, the man you just saw in that clip from the he joins us now. do you think you are being disrespected by the biden white house? >> thank you for having me, jessie. i'm so glad to be here. i thought fox news are full of racists, hate black overhead africans, but you have made someone who was born in africa at the white house for today news africa. i think the travel ban was based on this lie. the president on november 26 band eight african countries. only two of those countries have any case of the omicron variance. seems the other countries had zero cases of the variant. let me give you an example, one of the countries that were placed in the ban, 2.5 million people in two years had only 400 cases of covid-19 in the entire country and they have zero case, zero case of the omicron variant. yet the president banned them. right now this kills because people cannot travel to namibia, cannot travel to zimbabwe, canno

said he will leave no stone unturned to find out what went wrong in what he called this appalling case. simonnd and northern england, where nearly 5,000 homes are still without electricity nine days after the damage caused by storm arwen. business secretary kwasi kwarteng will visit bishop auckland later today and army troops will continue supporting residents in remote areas. mark mcalindon sent this report from northumberland. on saturday, royal artillery troops arrived at the west hartford fire station near cramlington to be briefed on battle plans of an unfamiliar kind. we're a very flexible organisation. we're trained and prepared for a range of tasks, um, be it abroad or at home. and, in this case, you know, in this period of goodwill, what better, what more rewarding task could there be than, you know, providing support and comfort to our local towns and villages? here to meet them was the mp for the enormous berwick—on—tweed constituency, where many have endured more than a week without power. these are very unusual events. and what we need to make sure is that when and if they do hap

commissioner simon taking on the case of facebook it was very significant i did not agree with everything like that marijuana merger. but there was a case against google. i wrote that part about the trunk one - - the trump administration with those career people trying to do their job but trump politicized so much so you lose that moment of that momentum to take on the monopolies. people who have worked with president obama said we should have done more than mergers were coming in the tech area and we should have done more spin to do years of underfunded agencies and then some good work i tried not to make this the focal point because you can have a lot of blame to go around which i clearly go through the history. and that includes fixing what we messed up in the past. >> what about the european union and the way they regulate these companies? is there a model we can copy? >> yes a woman who heads up you and competition policy i would rather call all of this competition policy and that is going on right now but what they are doing in europe it's easier for them to do things but they have