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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 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has failed to win over the nation with his apology for attending a party during the lockdown.

Boris Johnson has admitted he attended a drinks party at No 10 during the first lockdown, saying he was there for 25 minutes.

The Independent says Downing Street staff were advised to “clean up” their phones by removing information that could suggest lockdown parties were held at 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 Independent says Boris Johnson has admitted he must do more to protect families from a £600 energy bill hike.

BBC News says as many as 100 people were invited to a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown.

A number of Sunday Papers say the public must learn to live with Covid as it is now a permanent feature of our lives. Newly released images of the Duchess of Cambridge feature in most papers.

The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been accused of corruption after it emerged that he sought funds for his flat refurbishment.

The Independent says Jacob Rees-Mogg has reportedly called on Boris Johnson to abandon the planned rise in National Insurance in the face of the looming cost of living crisis.

The Metro says Boris Johnson has been forced to deny bending Covid-19 rules again over claims he dodged self-isolation.

The Metro says Nightclubs will be closed in Northern Ireland from 6am on Boxing Day after the nation recorded its highest daily Covid surge.

The picture that’s causing outrage across the nation – the latest No 10 gathering during lockdown – was a work meeting, says No 10.

The National says SIR Keir Starmer has refused to call for Boris Johnson to resign despite saying it “looks as though he was” breaking the law.

Politico says Down but not out: An investigation into claims of a Christmas party in Downing Street at the height of last year’s lockdown is expected to report in the next few days.

The Daily Mirror says Chris Whitty should announce it’s now clear the number of people who despise Boris Johnson is doubling every 2 days.

The Independent says Boris Johnson and staff pictured with wine and cheese in Downing Street garden during first lockdown.

The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been pictured with wine and cheese alongside his wife and up to 17 staff in the Downing Street garden during lockdown.

The Guardian says The Liberal Democrats have won a stunning victory in the North Shropshire byelection, taking what had previously been a safe Conservative seat.

The Independent says Boris Johnson accused top TV journalist Robert Peston of “completely mischaracterising” events held at Downing Street last Christmas during a feisty exchange at the latest government press conference.

The Metro says Boris Johnson likely aimed to provide some reassurance to people that he had a handle on the coronavirus crisis during his press conference this evening.

The Guardian says Boris Johnson has suffered a humiliating rebellion over measures to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

The Independent says staff have been told not to “destroy any relevant information” as an investigation into illegal Christmas parties allegedly held at No 10 begins.

One person in the UK has died with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was resulting in hospital admissions.