Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Boris Johnson birthday party ‘respite from hard work’, says minister as Tory MPs told to block inquiry

PA Wire

Boris Johnson’s law-breaking birthday party was viewed as a “positive story” by the media in 2020 and was merely “respite” from his hard work, a government minister has claimed.

The PM is under renewed pressure after he was told to resign by former chief whip Mark Harper, despite apologising dozens of times for the fine received for his birthday bash at No 10.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.