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The Independent says Labour has warned of a “cost of living tsunami” as families face price rises of up to 50 per cent on everyday grocery items.

Sky News says three Tory MPs have called on Boris Johnson to resign, bringing the number who have called on the prime minister to go in the wake of the partygate scandal to 27.

The Metro says previously unseen messages suggest the Prime Minister’s wife held a second party in the Downing Street flat, it has been claimed.

The Independent says Boris Johnson is facing renewed pressure over the Partygate scandal amid suggestions of a second gathering in the No 10 flat and a drip-feed of Tory MPs calling for his resignation.

The Guardian says Labour has called for an investigation into leaked text messages suggesting there was a second gathering in Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat during lockdown, held by his wife, Carrie, on his birthday.

A variety of stories lead the Sunday papers, with Jubilee preparations and royal news being a popular lead for the tabloids whilst most broadsheets are leading with a political splash.

The Metro says A clear majority of voters in the UK think Boris Johnson should resign over partygate, a new poll has revealed.

The Guardian says Well, there we had it. It had been heavily briefed that Boris Johnson would be the model of remorse for his statement to the Commons on the Sue Gray report.

BBC News says Boris Johnson has insisted he will remain as prime minister despite the “bitter and painful” judgement of a report into parties held in Downing Street during Covid restrictions.

Sky News says Rishi Sunak is expected to bow to pressure to impose a windfall tax on energy companies when he sets out the government’s latest plan to tackle the cost of living crisis later.