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Now that the Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation and issued the last batch of fines, the long wait for Sue Gray’s findings is almost over.
Critics of Boris Johnson expect Gray’s report to Partygate to set the scale of breaking the law on his watch in primary colors. But will it be as devastating as they want?
Experts believe that while he will be “condemning the civil service,” Gray will not slay the prime minister.
A source familiar with the report believed that Gray’s assessment would be that there was evidence to suggest that he was ill-advised and that he was not necessarily aware of the events he was encountering.
But if the report reveals what a senior Conservative describes as an “industrial” rule-breaking in the heart of government, it will be hard for Johnson to admit ignorance.
Those close to Sue Gray’s research team believe most of her anger will go to the civil service, or parts of it.
You won’t think much about those who may have fallen short of the professional standards you would expect.
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