Allegra Stratton ‘was appointed PM’s press secretary despite panel backing Ellie Price’

Allegra Stratton ‘was appointed PM’s press secretary on say-so of Carrie’ despite interview panel ‘recommending ”calm” BBC reporter Ellie Price for the job’ Allegra Stratton was appointed as Boris Johnson’s press secretary last Autumn Claims she was handed the role despite interview panel backing BBC’s Ellie Price Planned TV briefings eventually abandoned last month without … Read more

Did Allegra Stratton mislead the Press pack over refurb? Labour demand inquiry

Did Allegra Stratton mislead the Press pack over refurb? Labour demand inquiry into whether PM’s press secretary ‘knowingly misled’ journalists Former journalist was Mr Johnson’s press secretary from October until last week  Labour’s demand came after No 10 spokesman declined to deny PM’s loan  That claim appears to run contrary to what Miss Stratton said … Read more

No 10 tried to solve ‘Allegra Stratton problem’ by giving her a Royal role

Boris Johnson was blunt when he picked up the phone to Alok Sharma earlier this month. ‘At the end of this conversation, you are going to say, “That’s a great idea, Boris,” ’ the Prime Minister told him. His suggestion was to move Allegra Stratton from her job as No 10 press secretary to become … Read more

Now, in a vicious new round of infighting, Allegra Stratton’s been sidelined, ANDREW PIERCE reveals

At an intimate dinner last July at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s official country residence in leafy Buckinghamshire, the wine and the conversation – a mix of high politics, policy, Covid, and Westminster gossip – were flowing freely between old friends and colleagues. That night Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds were hosting Chancellor of … Read more

Now, in a vicious new round of infighting, Allegra Stratton’s been sidelined, ANDREW PIERCE reveals

At an intimate dinner last July at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s official country residence in leafy Buckinghamshire, the wine and the conversation – a mix of high politics, policy, Covid, and Westminster gossip – were flowing freely between old friends and colleagues. That night Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds were hosting Chancellor of … Read more

Allegra Stratton replaced as Downing Street Director of Communications as daily briefings axed

The shunting aside of Allegra Stratton at Number 10 has cleared the stage for one of Boris Johnson’s top aides to take control of the press operation, in the wake of infighting between allies of deposed Brexit guru Dominic Cummings and the PM’s fiancée Carrie Symonds. Downing Street director of communications Jack Doyle is now the … Read more

Prime Minister’s press secretary Allegra Stratton is self-isolating

Prime Minister’s press secretary Allegra Stratton is self-isolating after suspected coronavirus contact Ms Stratton has been in the Downing Street spokesperson role since November Earlier this week she was forced to deny claims PM enjoys a sleep during the day It comes days after it emerged Health Secretary Matt Hancock is also isolating  By Tom … Read more

ANDREW PIERCE: Plug gets pulled on Allegra Stratton’s ‘West Wing’ briefings 

Today was supposed to be the day on which political history would be made — with the debut of the Government’s first ‘West Wing-style’ Press secretary. The appointment of Allegra Stratton, an experienced print and broadcast journalist, as the face and voice of No 10 who would front weeknight TV briefings to a live audience … Read more

ANDREW PIERCE: Plug gets pulled on Allegra Stratton’s ‘West Wing’ briefings 

Today was supposed to be the day on which political history would be made — with the debut of the Government’s first ‘West Wing-style’ Press secretary. The appointment of Allegra Stratton, an experienced print and broadcast journalist, as the face and voice of No 10 who would front weeknight TV briefings to a live audience … Read more

New No10 press chief Allegra Stratton slams ‘unpleasant’ Vote Leave aides

New No10 press chief Allegra Stratton breaks cover to slam ‘unpleasant’ Vote Leave aides amid claims she was ‘left in tears’ by vicious briefing – insisting she IS a Tory and voted for Brexit Appointment of Allegra Stratton was at heart of the Downing Street civil war  Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain ousted after an … Read more