Boris Johnson's allies have claimed Sue Gray is 'playing politics' after a row erupted over who initiated a 'secret meeting' ahead of the Partygate report
Insiders at No10 are said to be "furious" at the refusal of Ms Gray's team to set the record straight over who initiated the meeting.
Labour said Mr Johnson was trying to interfere and "undermine" Ms Gray, after claims he ordered a secret meeting. Reports suggested Ms Gray initiated the meeting "to clarify her intentions" for what would happen once the police investigation concluded.
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