London: The Times said an independent report into lockdown meetings at Boris Johnson’s Downing Street office and residence is “excoriating” and will make life “incredibly difficult” for him.

Sue Gray, a senior civil servant, is investigating the events to see if they broke Johnson’s lockdown rules. Her report will not be published until the police finish their investigation.

Johnson has one traffic fine and may receive more. “Serious leadership failures” led to alcohol-fueled parties at a time when social mixing was virtually forbidden, according to an early Gray report.

A senior official told the Times that Sue’s report “is excoriating.”

“It will make things incredibly difficult for the prime minister. There’s an immense amount of pressure on her-her report could be enough to end him. No official has ever been in a position like this before. “

The Times reported that the report would be harsh on Johnson for both his attendance at certain events and the office culture in Downing Street.

Johnson apologised for the gatherings but claimed he was unaware he was breaking the rules because he thought he was attending work events. Opposition parties and lawmakers have called on him to step down.

Others want to see the full report before writing a letter of no confidence in him. To vote against Johnson’s leadership, 54 conservative lawmakers must write letters.

Ministers say the prime minister does not need to resign because he is focused on assisting Ukraine and easing the cost of living crisis.

Last week, lawmakers agreed to hold a separate inquiry into whether Johnson lied when he said the rules were always followed.

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