The Independent says Boris Johnson has been accused of giving a speech at a leaving do for his defence adviser in December 2020.
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Kazakhstan civil unrest - bloody and bruised - How and why the violence started
Civil unrest is threatening to destabilise the oil-rich former Soviet republic in Central Asia and the media is desperate to uncover who’s to blame and the consequences of the uprising.
No 10 ‘held 2 parties’ night before Queen sat alone at Philip’s funeral
The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
Jonathan Van-Tam stepping down as deputy chief medical officer
The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.
Boris Johnson’s ‘pathetic’ apology rejected as Susanna Reid, Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan lead savage reactions
The Metro says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has failed to win over the nation with his apology for attending a party during the lockdown.
No 10 staff told to ‘clean up’ phones amid lockdown party allegations, sources claim
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.
‘Humiliated’ Tories turn on Boris warning party scandal may be ‘unsurvivable’
The Metro says Tories have warned Boris Johnson’s position may be ‘utterly untenable’ in the wake of the new No 10 party allegations.
Downing Street party: PM to face MPs following revelations
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.
Boris Johnson scrambles for plan to avert £600 energy bills hike after admitting families need ‘help’
The Independent says Boris Johnson has admitted he must do more to protect families from a £600 energy bill hike.
Lords watchdog assesses complaint against Michelle Mone over PPE firm
The Guardian says The House of Lords commissioners for standards are considering a complaint against the Conservative peer Michelle Mone.
'100 invited' to Downing Street garden lockdown drinks
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.
Liz Truss says Russia faces high-level sanctions if it invades Ukraine
The Guardian says Massive coordinated sanctions threatened against Russia if it launches military action against Ukraine.
Dominic Raab’s department wasted ‘staggering’ £238m on array of botched projects last year
The Independent says Dominic Raab’s department wasted a “staggering” £28m last year, according to new figures.
Boris Johnson accused of corruption after ‘great exhibition’ text emerges
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been accused of corruption after it emerged that he sought funds for his flat refurbishment.
Rees-Mogg ‘urges Johnson to abandon National Insurance rise’ as concern grows over cost of living crisis
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.
French lawmakers approve new ‘vaccine pass’ after fierce debate
France24 says after 3 days of debates, fuelled by controversial remarks by President Macron, the French National Assembly approved a new vaccine pass.
Gov. Kathy Hochul to give first State of State address as COVID rages through NY
New York Post says Gov. Kathy Hochul is slated to give her first State of the State address on Wednesday.
Tony Blair ‘deserves the honour’ of knighthood, says Keir Starmer
The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer has come out in support of Tony Blair after a petition to strip the former Labour prime minister of his knighthood surpassed 500,000 signatures.
Boris Johnson denies dodging self-isolation after aide tested positive for Covid
The Metro says Boris Johnson has been forced to deny bending Covid-19 rules again over claims he dodged self-isolation.
President Biden signs $770B defence bill into law
TRT World says US President Joe Biden has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, for fiscal year 2022.
Police watchdog dismisses complaint against No 10 officers over alleged party
The Guardian says the police watchdog will not investigate a complaint that officers failed to properly look into an alleged party at Downing Street.
Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared by sleaze probe over £6m in cheap loans
Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared by sleaze probe over £6m in cheap loans The Independent says Tory frontbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg has been cleared of breaking parliamentary rules over £6 million he received…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Down but NOT out
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…
Boris Johnson bashing hits epidemic levels as despise rate doubles every 2 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.
Gabriel Boric to become Chile's youngest-ever president
Gabriel Boric has become Chile’s youngest ever leader at the age of 35 after the left-wing candidate won in the presidential election.
Boris Johnson and staff pictured with wine and cheese in Downing Street garden during first lockdown
The Independent says Boris Johnson and staff pictured with wine and cheese in Downing Street garden during first lockdown.
Liz Truss takes over Brexit Protocol negotiations after resignation of Lord Frost
The Independent says Foreign secretary Liz Truss has been drafted in to take over negotiations with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol.
Boris Johnson and staff pictured with wine in Downing Street garden in May 2020
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.
North Shropshire byelection: Liberal Democrats win former safe Tory seat in blow to Johnson
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.
Shaun Bailey quits London assembly role after lockdown party reports
The Guardian says Shaun Bailey quits London assembly role after lockdown party reports.
Dominic Raab’s ‘authoritarian’ overhaul will weaken human rights, MPs warn
The Metro says Dominic Raab’s plan to overhaul the Human Rights Act is “authoritarian” and will weaken protections for ordinary citizens.
MPs back Covid passes in England amid large Tory rebellion
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has suffered a humiliating rebellion over measures to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
No 10 staff ‘warned against destroying relevant information’ over alleged Christmas parties
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.
Breaking: PM Boris Johnson confirms first UK Omicron Covid death
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.
DWP staff ‘drank into the night in private offices during lockdown’
The Metro says Special advisors at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regularly drank alcohol late into the night throughout the pandemic.
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