Mr Case raised fears about Mr Johnson’s new practice, described by one official as ‘government by WhatsApp’. Officials said the style of some of the texted replies appeared markedly different from the Prime Minister’s own distinctive style. Mr Johnson, Mr Case and Mr Johnson’s principal private secretary Martin Reynolds are among a handful of senior figures in the No 10 ‘Private Office WhatsApp’ group. Officials encourage Mr Johnson to work on his Red Box while he is still at work in his No 10 study. Mr Johnson is present at some, but not all, of these get-togethers.

Source: Daily Mail November 20, 2020 22:02 UTC