ON THE EVIDENCE

WHAT SUE GRAY SAID: 'We carried out interviews of over 70 individuals, some more than once, and examined relevant documentary and digital information, such as emails; WhatsApp messages; text messages; photographs and building entry and exit logs. This has also included searches of official records. As such, extensive substantive factual information is now available and has been compiled.'

WHAT SHE MEANT: Although the published update is relatively flimsy and names no names, Miss Gray makes clear she has conducted an extensive inquiry and uncovered substantial evidence – potentially paving the way for a swift investigation by the police. The Metropolitan Police later confirmed she has handed it 300 photos and 500 pages of evidence to assist with its inquiries.

ON LEAK FEARS

WHAT SHE SAID: 'I will ensure the secure storage and safekeeping of all the information gathered.

'I will not be circulating the information internally within Government, it has been provided in confidence to the Cabinet Office investigation team and it is important that this confidence is maintained to protect the integrity of the process.'

WHAT SHE MEANT: None of the evidence gathered has been shared with No 10 or other parts of the Government – and nor will it be, suggesting Miss Gray does not wholly trust others in the Government not to leak elements of it to the media.

Pictured: Sue Gray, who has been compiling a report about Downing Street parties

ON MET'S ROLE

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