Sue Gray report: Glasgow MPs criticise Prime Minister Boris Johnson after report published

Boris Johnson has apologised after Sue Gray’s report criticised “failures of leadership and judgement” over lockdown-breaking parties held in Downing Street.

He told the House of Commons that he would make changes to the way No 10 and the Cabinet Office are run.

Concluding his statement on the report, Mr Johnson said: “I get it, and I will fix it. I want to say to the people of this country that I know what the issue is.”

MP criticism

During the debate, Mr Johnson announced that he would be creating an “Office of the Prime Minister with a permanent secretary to lead Number 10”.

Glasgow South MP Stewart McDonald responded: “Incredible really. Boris uses #partygate to create a bigger office. Guess that means bigger parties.”

He added: “Far from any resignations or disciplinary measures, Boris goes for a power grab.”

There was also criticism after MP Ian Blackford was ejected from Parliament after saying the Prime Minister misled MPs.

His SNP colleague, MP Alison Thewliss said: “Telling the truth about a lie in the House of Commons gets you in more trouble than the lie.”