Partygate anger but time to move on: the mood in another Downing Street
GuardianJUL 2022
Although the PM and his allies are trying to bring an end to the partygate scandal that has dominated British news agendas for the last six months, the mounting call of Tory backbenchers no longer standing with the government highlights the extent of mistrust and damage that Johnson has caused.
While Holmes' resignation does cause some concern, a parliamentary private secretary is the lowest rung on the ministerial ladder and PM Boris Johnson still has enough backing from Tory MPs.This is by no means catastrophic for Johnson or the Tories.