it s because he knows - that this government can be trusted to deliver. and we are, and particularly i, am getting on with the job. i a public show of force. but it s the private world behind number ten s show that has been exposed. it s a business meeting! allegations of parties in the press office exploded with a cringeworthy video of staffers joking about how they would explain it away. and it s not socially distanced. can you stop? i m going to make a statement, you don t. the tears of the former press spokesperson allegra stratton, the first casualty of this whole mess. then admissions of various other gatherings in whitehall, when the country was locked down. revelations of bring your own booze drinks in the downing street garden, organised by none other than martin reynolds, one of the most senior staff by borisjohnson s side. a basement booze up during during the national mourning for prince philip.