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Boris Johnson on the Brink

Downing Street parties have led to the greatest crisis of Boris Johnson’s career. Tracing other recent scandals, John Ware asks what 'partygate' says about the prime minister’s character.

Panorama tells the extraordinary story of how Downing Street parties led to the greatest crisis of Boris Johnson’s career. Senior Conservatives, backbench MPs and former civil servants explain how the allegations of lockdown breaches have consumed the party and engulfed government. Tracing other recent scandals, reporter John Ware asks what 'partygate' says about the prime minister’s character - and his relationship with sticking to the rules and honesty.

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter John Ware
Producer Tom Stone
Director Tom Stone
Executive Producer Diana Martin
Editor Karen Wightman

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