Boris Johnson’s former aide ‘Party Marty’ gets public service honour

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice criticise honour for Martin Reynolds, who arranged bring-your-own booze garden party at No 10 during lockdown

Boris Johnson’s former prime ministerial aide – dubbed “Party Marty” after arranging a bring-your-own booze garden party in Downing Street during Covid restrictions – has received an honour at Windsor Castle for public service.

Martin Reynolds, Johnson’s former principal private secretary, was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath at a ceremony led by the Princess Royal.