is still calling gatherings? a gathering at number 10 downing street on 27 november 2020, a gathering at the department for education on 10th december 2020 and allegations made of a gathering at number 10 downing street on the 18th december 2020. but it is the emptying of offices next week, the return of tighter covid restrictions, vaccine passports to get into venues, that is starring strong feelings. dozens of tory mps have already vowed to vote against the plans next week, and this is all provoking private questions about the prime minister's future, with a warning from the past. the mood in the conservative party is a sulphurous, and what we need now is a bit of grip from number 10. it's no good having the stories dragged out by the media. the government needs to make a clean breast of it. the conservative party history is littered with ruthlessness