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Boris Johnson news – live: Starmer accuses ex-PM of trying to ‘intimidate’ Partygate committee The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of trying to “discredit” the committee investigating whether he misled parliament over the Partygate scandal, as he battles to save his political career in televised hearings on Wednesday. The Labour leader backed an attack by his shadow Commons leader Thangam Debbonaire, in which she warned it was vital the probe could be conducted “without intimidation” and accused Mr Johnson of having “utter disdain” for standards in public life. The ex-PM will submit a 50-page dossier in…

Boris Johnson to claim Partygate inquiry is ‘biased and unlawful’ in defence dossier The Metro says Boris Johnson will defend his antics in the Partygate scandal in a 50-page dossier that will be handed to Parliament today. In a bid to save his political career the former PM will claim the inquiry into four parties held in Number 10 during lockdown is ‘unlawful’ and ‘politically biased’. He is also set to show new WhatsApp messages that he was ‘advised rules weren’t breached.’ He is also said to say he ‘acted in good faith’ and that there was a ‘general assumption’…

‘I’m in awe at how explicit it looks.’

Johnson ally claims he will not get fair hearing at Partygate inquiry The Guardian says Boris Johnson will not get a fair hearing from the cross-party privileges committee because some of the MPs on it seem to “have predetermined their view” on his guilt, an ally of the former prime minister has argued ahead of a week that could spell the end of Johnson’s parliamentary career. The Bournemouth West MP, Conor Burns, who served as a minister under Johnson, told BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour that Harriet Harman, the Labour MP who is chairing the Conservative-majority committee, had previously said…

Thousands may have fallen for Crypto app scam The Metro says Another cryptocurrency trading app may have lost thousands of people their hard-earned savings, it has been reported. In corporate terms, iEarn Bot told customers their investments would be handled by the artificial intelligence programme, guaranteeing high returns. But experts who have investigated company, which claims to be based in the US, say it could be one of the biggest crypto scandals to date. Roxana – not her real name to protect her identity – from Romania, told the BBC she lost hundreds of euros when she invested.

Express Sport – ‘Red Mist’ as Fulham shown three red cards The back page of today’s Express features Aleksandar Mitrovic confronting Chris Kavanagh and Arsenal celebrating, plus Bukayo Saka saying how the Gunners are focused on the prize of ending the club’s long wait for another Premier League title. Express says Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham descended into chaos as Willian, Aleksander Mitrovic and Marco Silva saw red in the space of a minute. The Brazilian had handballed Jadon Sancho’s shot on the line with referee Chris Kavanagh awarding a penalty and red card after a VAR check.…

Metro Sport – ‘Three-Card Sick’ – Man Utd ‘take advantage’ as Fulham ‘lose plot’ The Metro leads with an image of Arsenal enjoying their latest Premier League win on Sunday. They now have just 10 games left in the title race. Can they hold off defending champions Manchester City? Hit those thumbs below!! Metro says Erik ten Hag singled out Marcel Sabitzer for praise after Manchester United beat nine-man Fulham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. United’s hopes of adding the FA Cup to their League Cup and winning a treble this season appeared in danger when Aleksandar Mitrovic put…

Mirror Sport – ‘Thumbs Up’ for Arsenal as leaders go eight points clear The Mirror wraps up Sunday’s action, including a mention of how League Two side Grimsby, nicknamed the Mariners, saw their FA Cup run ‘scuppered’ by Brighton. Mirror says Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with a dominant victory over managerless Crystal Palace. The Gunners were clinical in the final third, with Gabriel Martinelli firing them in front before Bukayo Saka found space in the box to stroke in a second before half-time. Palace hit the post through Wilfried…

Daily Star Sport – ‘Gone in 40 Seconds’ The back page of the Daily Star reports it wasn’t just a ‘minute of madness’ for Fulham, apparently the red cards for manager Marco Silva, Willian and Aleksandar Mitrovic all came in a 40-second span which put an end to their FA Cup hopes for this season. Star Sport says Aleksandar Mitrovic deserves a 10-game ban for shoving referee Chris Kavanagh, according to former official Mark Halsey. The Fulham striker was shown a straight red card during his side’s FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United on Sunday after pushing Kavanagh’s arm…

He never thought he’d make six years, let alone multiple reprisals.