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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

A lawbreaker who could win again: the case for and against ousting Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson speaking during a press conference
MPs are still to determine whether Johnson misled parliament over the lockdown-breaking parties. Photograph: Hollie Adams/AP

As Boris Johnson faces a no-confidence vote, the spin war over his future was in overdrive on Monday, with opposing camps setting out their stalls. Rebel Tories circulated a note giving reasons to dump the prime minister. And by Monday morning, the chief whip, Chris Heaton-Harris, had sent round No 10’s own note on the case to keep Johnson. These are the key arguments being deployed on either side.

Arguments to remove Johnson

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