Trust in No 10 briefings collapses in wake of Partygate and Pincher sagas
by Heather Stewart Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#61388)
Analysis: Relationship between journalists and Downing Street fraught in wake of misleading statements
At the start of Tuesday morning's lobby briefing, the first question posed to Boris Johnson's squirming official spokesperson was: Are you planning on telling us the truth today?"
It was an indication of just how fraught the relationship has become between the journalists covering Westminster politics - known as the lobby - and No 10.
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