Man investigating government parties during lockdown to quit because he had a party during lockdown

The UK's top civil servant is expected to step aside from his role leading an inquiry into Downing Street lockdown parties, after it emerged an event was held in his own office.

Simon Case had been due to report on claims Covid rules were broken at events for staff last year.

But his role was put into doubt after reports a party was held in his office, while London was under Covid rules... More here.

I know I bang on about this government often, but at this point they are just taking us for fools. And to think so many of us did not see family last Christmas while they partied, in some cases family they will never see again.