Downing Street

Following backlash, No 10 admitted a 'mistake' had been made while organising the event and sought to reassure British Hindus that 'it won't happen again'.

Downing Street has denied withholding information about the Southport attacks, after opposition MPs questioned whether a cover-up had taken place.

The former Partygate investigator said 'intense commentary' around her position risked 'becoming a distraction'.