BBC News says In his final question, Starmer says we have the “shameful” spectacle of the prime minister of the UK being subject to a police investigation.
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The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer says the partygate saga is “all happening when petrol prices, the weekly shop and energy bills are going through the roof”
Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson “went into hiding for five days because of these allegations (of lockdown parties)”.
Starmer says we have the spectacle of a PM under police investigation. And as the cabinet refuse to speak out, they become more complicit.
BBC News says Sir Keir Starmer says that on 1 December the PM told the House all policies were followed in No 10 and points to another comment in the Commons.
The Independent says Boris Johnson’s first question, from Labour’s Kate Osamor, is on the government writing off more than £bn in fraudulent Covid handouts.
The Metro says Allegations of yet another rule-breaking party in Downing Street have been made, with the prime minister said to have attended a birthday gathering in 2020.
The Independent says Dominic Cummings has claimed evidence is being kept from Sue Gray’s investigation into drinks parties at No 10.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure after Downing Street admitted staff gathered inside No 10 during the first Covid lockdown to mark his birthday.
Sky News says Boris Johnson is facing a week of reckoning as a report into Downing Street parties during lockdown is due to be released.
A prime minister who has been found deliberately lying to Parliament would “normally” resign according to Dominic Raab.
The Guardian says Rebel Tories are upping pressure on Boris Johnson to quit over the Downing Street parties scandal.
The Independent says Boris Johnson has been accused of giving a speech at a leaving do for his defence adviser in December 2020.
The Guardian says An inquiry into Downing Street parties that could determine the fate of Boris Johnson’s premiership should be given greater independence from No 10.
The Metro says Tories have warned Boris Johnson’s position may be ‘utterly untenable’ in the wake of the new No 10 party allegations.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is to face MPs later at Prime Minister’s Questions amid demands for him to say whether he attended a drinks event during lockdown.
The Metro says Boris Johnson joined Downing Street aides for another party at No 10 during the first coronavirus lockdown, it has been alleged.
The Guardian says Shaun Bailey quits London assembly role after lockdown party reports.
The Guardian says As an investigation is launched into a party held in No 10, other alleged gatherings are under the spotlight.
BBC News says A video obtained by ITV shows senior No 10 staff joking about holding a Christmas party – days after one was held there during lockdown.
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