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Boris Johnson has claimed that he wasn’t informed that a Downing Street garden gathering that’s been alleged to have been party was against COVID rules at the time.The Prime Minister said in a new interview that he “humbly apologises” to people for “misjudgements” that were made, but that he wouldn’t have attended the gathering on May 20, 2020, if he thought it broke the rules.He told Sky News today (January 18): “I’m saying categorically that nobody told me, nobody said this was something that was against the rules, doing something that wasn’t a work event because frankly, I can’t imagine why it would have gone ahead, or it would have been allowed to go ahead if it was against the rules.”"I carry full responsibility for what took place, but nobody said to me that this was an event that is against the rules."Boris Johnson recalls what he remembers about an alleged party in the Downing Street garden during lockdown.Latest: https://t.co/lE3sSg2vbt pic.twitter.com/k50uWKeYmD— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 18, 2022Under the rules that applied at the time of the alleged party, which dozens of Downing Street staff were invited to in an email sent by principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, people in England were subject to “not meeting up with any more than one person from outside your household” [via FullFact].The law in May 2020 said “no person may participate in a gathering in a public place of more than two people” unless it was for one of a number of stated reasons. These included when the gathering was “essential for work purposes” or “all the persons in the gathering are members of the same household”.

A post shared by Kirsty Gallacher (@gallacherkirsty)Geoffjacko said: “Looking good.”Lepetitgenerale quipped, making reference to the song Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer: “Might as well face it…” Cfdobs wrote: “Looking stunning.”She then went on to the story feature to post an additional message to fans using the same photo. The star was wearing a stylish beige suit in the photo she uploaded. Alongside it, she wrote: “I take the comparison to a Robert Palmer girl as a compliment.Those that have commented!” This was in reference to Robert's hit video for the single Addicted to Love.The iconic video featured a series of back-up dancers wearing strong black eye make-up and red lips.Kirsty decided in December to step back from her posting at GB News. The presenter made the decision following upsetting news about a health concern. Kirsty quit Sky News last year to join the news channel, co-hosting the Great British Breakfast since its launch in June. She penned: “During the summer I discovered I have a tumour in the inner canal of my right ear."Thankfully, it's benign and not hugely detrimental to my normal life.”"However, the tumour has caused severe tinnitus which makes it very difficult to sleep."Sadly my 3am starts at GB News, compounded by sleep deprivation, are exacerbating my symptoms."I have taken the difficult decision to take a step back from my role on the Great British Breakfast while I focus on my health."GB News has been incredibly supportive of me and I look forward to returning to the channel as soon as I can.”

Distanced from the drama. Prince Charles kept quiet when asked about his brother Prince Andrew, who was recently stripped of his royal titles amid ongoing sexual assault allegations.

Trevor Phillips tearfully recalled the death of his daughter in lockdown during the same weekend No10 staff partied.

Boris Johnson will face a no confidence vote if 24 more Tory MPs back the move, it has been reported.

Piers Morgan, 56, is still battling long Covid, after he contracted the virus six months ago.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, is known more recently for his work on Diddly Squat farm in his series Clarkson's Farm.

"#chemounit #scienceisamazing."Fans were quick to jump on to the post to congratulate the presenter on her bravery.@TomSmyth16 wrote: “You are helping so many people here, showing what you are going through.  “You demystify the whole process of treatment.

Piers Morgan, 56, reacted to a photograph of Novak Djokovic surrounded by young tennis players which was shared the day after his lawyers claim he tested positive for Covid.The photograph was taken at an awards ceremony in Belgrade, Serbia, and Djokovic can be seen standing with young people who are holding tennis trophies.It is unclear when the event took place, but the photographs were shared by the Tennis Association of Serbia on December 17, as reported by Sky News.Djokovic’s lawyers say he had tested positive for Covid a day earlier.They are reportedly planning to use the test in question to validate Djokovic’s medical exemption which would enable him to enter Australia without being vaccinated.Upon hearing the news, Piers Morgan took to Twitter to jibe at the tennis champion.The journalist wrote: “‘Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive…”The quote comes from author Sir Walter Scott’s nineteenth century poem Marmion.Piers has previously praised Australia for denying Djokovic’s entry into the country.He told his 7.9 million followers: “The #Djokovic saga is not about whether you believe in Covid vaccines, but whether you believe famous sports stars should play by the same rules as everyone else.“He has the right not to be jabbed, and Australia has the right to chuck him out for making a dodgy visa application."The 20-time Grand Slam winner is still being held in a Melbourne detention centre after his visa was cancelled upon arrival into the country.He was told he didn't meet the country's entry requirements due to his vaccine status.Djokovic has not revealed whether he has been vaccinated or not, although he has been critical of mandated vaccines in the past.Court documents released on

Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at reports Tory ministers are considering ending the free availability of lateral flow tests.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, under a bridge today, which almost caused an accident.The presenter and Eamonn kicked off their all new breakfast show on GB News earlier this week which has been praised by viewers.Alongside multiple posters of the pair on Twitter, the 39-year-old wrote: "This is the first time the kids have ever been remotely amazed by my job."We stumbled upon this under-bridge billboard today in Guildford and I nearly crashed the car!"We had to take a pic! If you spot any - like the other two in London, send me the pics!"Isabel excitedly posed next to the billboard she had spotted under a bridge while dressed in jeans and a coat. Naga Munchetty posts video from hospital bedAlongside details about the pair's show, it read: "Set your alarms."Another billboard read of their programme: "At last some good news on the telly."Many of Isabel's 37,000 followers flocked to her post to comment.Rosters wrote: "Absolutely brilliant week I'm sure the viewing figures will confirm your morning show will be a force to be reckoned with."#SupportingUKPolice commented: "You’ve been brilliant together.Thank God!"Andrew_Citizen added: "Great show Isabel.

This is the hilarious moment when gutted Hogmanay revellers were left stunned when a TV reporter had to break the news to them that Edinburgh's fireworks had been cancelled.

Game Of Thrones Studio Tour to Northern Ireland has been released.Fans of the HBO show, which ran from 2011 to 2019 across eight seasons, can visit the 110,000 square foot studio tour in County Down, one of the show’s original filming locations.The tour promises to take visitors “behind the scenes of The Seven Kingdoms and beyond,” according to the tour’s website.

The health minister has said the government 'will not hesitate' to take further measures to tackle of the spread of Covid 'if it's required to keep people safe'.

coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the NHS, with the Sky News star, who has been battling breast cancer herself, seeing first hand how over-run some hospitals are while attending her own check-ups and hearing daunting tales from her doctors.Taking to Twitter, Jacquie shared her thoughts with her 87,000 followers."Can’t believe how many X I’ve been called a liar & worse over the last 2 days," she began."I will always stand up for cancer patients because they don’t have a choice."I take tablets every day with a huge list of side effects I take them without question - because if I don’t I die cont..."She continued her message in a separate post, adding: "A cancer patient who needs a brain tumour removed or mastectomy doesn’t

Dominic Raab has been forced to backtrack after incorrectly stating the number of people in hospital with Omicron TWICE during a disastrous series of interviews.

Tom Holland has suggested that he could take a break as an actor as he is having a “midlife crisis at 25”.The star, who has played Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2016, is due to reprise his role in the upcoming No Way Home, and despite it being speculated as his last outing, it has been confirmed he will play the character again.However, speaking to Sky News, Holland expressed uncertainty about where his career could go next, admitting: “I don’t even know if I want to be an actor.“I started acting when I was 11 and I haven’t done anything else, so I’d like to go and do other things.

Tom Holland is opening up about the one time he almost left show business behind.

Tom Holland is considering putting an end to his acting career and return to his roots as a dancer.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has urged Christmas party-goers to take a Covid test before heading to festive events.

Sky News presenter has revealed that it returned during lockdown.The presenter was "absolutely floored" when she found a small lump near her collarbone in June 2020.Jacquie joined Sky News in 1993, first working as a publicist before later becoming a sports reporter and presenter.She now presents updates on weekends during the Sunrise programme and for the first hour of the following programme.Speaking to The Sun, Jacquie has detailed her pain after finding a lump near her collarbone last year."But in June 2020, I was absolutely floored when I discovered a small lump below my right collarbone."Even though it was up near my neck, it was still the breast tissue, and I was told it was stage four breast cancer."Eduardo was on a call when I got