The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Who said it?
“Many will be dismayed that behaviour of this kind took place on this scale at the heart of government” - Conclusion from senior civil servant Sue Gray in her report into Partygate.
“I take full responsibility for everything that took place on my watch. Sue Gray’s report has emphasised that it is up to the political leadership in Number 10 to take ultimate responsibility and, of course, I do” - Boris Johnson, following the publication of Ms Gray’s report.
“Drinks this eve is a lovely idea so I’ve shared with the E & V team who are in the office. Just to flag that the press conference will probably be finishing around that time, so helpful if people can be mindful of that as speakers and cameras are leaving, not walking around waving bottles of wine etc” - A WhatsApp message included in the Gray report, sent by a No 10 special
adviser ahead of a bring your own booze party on May 20 2020.
“I’m not planning on dying any time soon but it’s just so unpredictable. I’m scared to fall asleep and that’s one of the biggest reasons I’m so tired”
- Podcast host Dame Deborah James.
“(After Dunblane) Things did change, because the families made it change. But in America they don’t seem to have the same sort of support. Surely any rational person would want to change this, to protect our children and our teachers? It doesn’t make any sense at all” - Lorraine Kelly speaks about the Texas elementary school shooting and calls for tighter gun control laws like those put in place after the Dunblane massacre of 1996.
“I know what the world’s like when it’s run by children. I’ve got three of them!”