The MP expressed empathy for those affected by the pandemic and questioned the Prime Minister's assurances about no party breaches. She raised concerns about potential cover-up, who provided repeated assurances, and consequences if criminality is found. The MP also inquired about investigation scope, timeline, and transparency.

The MP suggested a geographical understanding of No. 10 Downing Street as not just the front door but an extensive property with multiple floors and offices, thus questioning the context of alleged lockdown breaches.

On national television, the Prime Minister asked everyone to exercise 'the greatest possible personal responsibility.' London was in tier 3 restrictions, which stated: No person may participate in a gathering; you must not have a work Christmas lunch or party. The same day, Dr Katherine Henderson of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine stated on the BBC: We are at a really dangerous point which could tip into finding it incredibly difficult to manage. On December 18, 514 people died of covid-19. I am sure the NHS and those in care homes were already over the tipping point. The Prime Minister stated that if you are forming a Christmas Bubble, it’s vital that from today, you minimise contact with people from outside your household. At the evening statement was given by the PM in Downing Street, a Christmas party was held in No. 10 where officials knocked back glasses of wine during a Christmas quiz and a secret Santa.

There is real public anger about what happened at Downing Street which contributes to people’s unhappiness with renewed covid restrictions. Will the Government do everything they possibly can to lift the current restrictions as soon as it is safe and ensure Christmas is not cancelled?

Can he explain the difference between a party and a “gathering”? I note that he did not confirm that gatherings or parties on 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 10 Dec, 14 Dec, and 18 Dec will be within the scope of this so-called inquiry which many Opposition Members see as a cover-up.

I think Boris—sorry, the Prime Minister—is doing a great job. I congratulate the hon. Member for Putney on securing the urgent question. The PM came to this House and said he was told by someone, accepted it, and did so in good faith. Who told him?

Can we get an assurance that the Cabinet Secretary was not involved in giving assurances to the PM? If that’s not able, it is quite inappropriate for him to be in charge of the investigation. Will legal advice on which assertion no rules were broken be given to the inquiry?

If it turns out that one of these gatherings involved politicians or Ministers, it is clearly a different order to half a dozen members of staff bursting open a bottle of prosecco. Can the Minister assure me that a proper management structure is being looked at again?

Revelations of the 18 Dec gathering at No. 10 Downing Street have triggered much anguish across the country, how exactly will the Government Legal Department support the investigation?

I am sure that the whole House will wish to pass on our congratulations to PM and his wife for the birth of a new child today. The Paymaster General has been careful in words when addressing the House, but does he agree that one of the key issues is that those who are making draconian rules have to live by not only letter of rules, but spirit?

Everyone experiences bereavement differently but for those who have lost loved ones during the pandemic, there is a sentiment that increasingly unites us: anger. I am angry at members of this Government could be so flippant, so callous and so arrogant as to host not one, not two, not three, but seven parties and then lie about it. Will the Minister confirm that the Cabinet Secretary will investigate what happened on 14 Dec and 13 Nov which he missed out?

My constituents in Kettering are very angry indeed at reports of Christmas parties in Downing Street during the second wave of covid. The behaviour was totally inappropriate and possibly criminal. Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that serving the public is a privilege and should be treated with respect at all times? Will he ensure that members involved in investigations were not present at these events?

People have been unable to hold gatherings throughout the pandemic. If wrongdoing is found, sanctions will be taken against Members regardless of their office. Will the investigation look into breaches of quarantine at these events?

What will happen if Ministers or other guests do not cooperate in the investigation?

My constituents are angry about these parties. They think the Prime Minister should resign due to incompetence in his Government. Will someone explain why the question was asked at the press conference? Did he brief the Prime Minister that no party took place?

A No. 10 source has told CNN that Downing Street was an island where lockdown rules did not apply the same way as for the rest of the country. Does the Paymaster General think it is right to throw staff members under the bus and not rein in this culture?

I almost missed my son's birth due to rules. It is shameful that Downing Street held gatherings while others were following rules. Did any Minister or Conservative MP attend events in November and December last year? If they did, should they be sacked?

Allegra Stratton resigned yesterday due to her honesty. Does the Paymaster General agree that she had integrity in describing 'a gathering in the attic'?

This Government are sneaky, manipulative and corrupt. Are reports true that the Prime Minister's resignation depends on rich Tory donors?

A constituent lost her mother during lockdown alone. How dare Downing Street hold a Christmas party? Should the Prime Minister resign?

Will the Minister publish the covid risk assessments prior to any parties or gatherings that took place on Government premises in November and December last year?

The MP criticises the Met police for not investigating Downing Street parties despite prosecuting other cases of breaking COVID regulations, asking if the lack of respect towards government and police will affect public compliance.

The MP asks how the Government plans to regain public trust as stricter plan B rules are reintroduced, following constituents' losses from the pandemic.

The MP questions why there are investigations against ordinary citizens for breaking COVID regulations while allegations of parties at Downing Street remain uninvestigated.

The MP lists several instances where the Prime Minister's actions have been controversial and asks for his resignation.

The MP questions whether the Prime Minister now doubts his own version of events given the Minister's use of terms like 'gathering' instead of 'party'.

The MP asks if any male members of the Government or prominent public figures will face similar bans as women who have been penalized for breaking regulations.

The MP contrasts a constituent's experience of adhering to strict rules during his mother’s funeral with alleged gatherings at Downing Street.

The MP asks for the Paymaster General to expand the scope of the investigation, including all instances on government property, and confirms if there are legal impediments for police investigation.

The MP asks if matters should be referred to the police due to lack of confidence in an internal investigation.

The MP questions whether a gathering at Downing Street would breach regulations and if misleading Parliament constitutes grounds for resignation.

The MP expresses concern over public compliance with rules due to lack of leadership and asks if anyone should believe the Prime Minister.