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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

How No 10 is testing out excuses to enable Boris Johnson to escape the Partygate scandal

AP

Boris Johnson insists he can’t “say anything” about his defence in the Partygate scandal while the police investigate him – but, behind the scenes, his aides are singing like canaries.

As the clock ticks down to what looks like an inevitable fixed penalty notice – and enormous pressure for the prime minister to resign – we are being given a fascinating insight into the fightback to come.

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