The Guardian says a new raft of Conservative MPs are poised to send letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson when the long-awaited “partygate” report is published.
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Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019.
Boris Johnson is also an author and former journalist. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016.
BBC News says Labour MP Richard Burgon tells the story of a nurse who was fined during lockdown for organising a protest against government cuts.
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.
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”
Starmer says we have the spectacle of a PM under police investigation. And as the cabinet refuse to speak out, they become more complicit.
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 a minister has stepped in to defend the prime minister from allegations he broke strict lockdown rules – by claiming he was ‘ambushed with a cake’.
The Independent says Cabinet minister Jacob-Rees Mogg has claimed there would have to be a general election if Boris Johnson was ousted by his party.
BBC News says Boris Johnson faces more questions about No 10 parties from MPs later, as the results of an internal inquiry into possible lockdown breaches are due.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has hinted that Germany may be concerned about the imposition of sanctions against Russia because of its dependence on Russian gas.
Breaking news – Finally! The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the parties that were held in No 10 during restrictions and lockdown.
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.
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.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations by MP Nusrat Ghani that she was sacked after being told her “Muslimness” was “making colleagues uncomfortable”
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.
The Sunday papers report on the No 10 party probe and the ongoing row between the PM and some senior officials.
BBC News says Conservative MPs are starting to “step back” and think twice about a leadership challenge against Boris Johnson.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is expected to announce an easing of England’s Covid rules when he makes a statement on Plan B later.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “categorically” denied he was warned a drinks party in the No 10 garden risked breaking lockdown rules.
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 Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.
BBC News says Boris Johnson is facing calls from senior Tories to stand down as prime minister after he admitted attending a drinks party during lockdown.