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Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Ex-PM could face a by-election if he is found to have knowingly misled Parliament.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

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Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties

A combative Boris Johnson fought for his political career on Wednesday, as the former British prime minister said "hand on heart" he did not lie to parliament over COVID-19 lockdown parties at a hearing with lawmakers.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Humza Yousaf seems to backtrack over fight with UK government on gender recognition bill

But SNP candidate adds that if Scotland were independent, ‘a foreign government’ could not ‘veto our legislation’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

The issue of gender was the most contentious in what is expected to be the final debate of the SNP leadership race.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Groundwork for independence not sufficiently laid, says Kate Forbes

The leadership candidates appeared in what is expected to be the final debate of the race on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

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Boris Johnson's stream of excuses after admitting misleading MPs over Partygate

Former PM claims he did not do it intentionally as he trotted out a list of feeble excuses for the rule-breaking, while throwing aides under a bus

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Humza Yousaf brands Westminster a 'foreign government' in leadership debate row over gender reforms

The heath secretary and Kate Forbes clashed over whether the Scottish Government should launch a legal challenge over Tory ministers blocking the GRR bill.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

As Derby wins the race to host GBR, so much of the railway needs fixing

Train Talk: The bosses of Great British Railways will be confronted with the need to improve every day

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson faces fight for political future at Partygate hearing

Former PM to argue he did not intend to mislead MPs, at hearing that could lead to suspension from parliament

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Plea for SNP leaders candidates to focus on ‘battle for ideas’ in last days of race

A PLEA has been issued to the SNP leadership candidates to focus the last days of the contest on a “battleground of ideas and policies”,…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson’s ‘bombshell’ Partygate defence branded weak by Tory MPs ahead of TV grilling

Key part of former PM’s defence ‘b*****ks’, says David Davis – as MPs predict he will be found guilty

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

SNP MP calls Kate Forbes a 'sex-obsessed religious fundamentalist' as he admits party is 'in a mess'

John Nicolson, a former journalist, is yet to publicly back any of the leadership candidates.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Partygate defence dossier: how Boris Johnson tried to contain a scandal

New revelations about gatherings, conversations with key witnesses and press briefings

Liverpool Echo · Mar 21, 2023

Council meeting takes unusual turn as member sings Sia song

Cllr Jo Bird reflected on her time as a councillor and sang lines from the track Bird Set Free

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Starmer criticises government’s ‘hands off approach’ to police reform

Casey report ‘provides both a detailed diagnosis of what’s gone wrong and a blueprint for radical reform’, Labour leader says

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

What are SNP members thinking as leadership race enters final days?

THE outcome of the race to become the next SNP leader is uncertain in the final week of the contest, with a “lack of evidence” on what party…

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Who are the seven MPs who will decide Boris Johnson’s fate?

Harriet Harman chairs privileges committee that also includes fellow Johnson sceptic Bernard Jenkin

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson’s partygate defence ‘complete and utter nonsense’, say Covid bereaved

Lobby Akinnola said: ‘I think it’s ridiculous to say that ignorance is some kind of defence’

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Starmer accuses Tory prime ministers of negligence in light of Casey report

Labour leader Sir Keir has told a press conference that policing is ‘collapsing’ after 13 years of Tory government.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Johnson’s partygate defence ‘complete and utter nonsense’, say Covid bereaved

Lobby Akinnola said: ‘I think it’s ridiculous to say that ignorance is some kind of defence.’

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence

The former prime minister references a host of key figures in his evidence bundle to the Privileges Committee.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Councillor faces watchdog hearing over allegations of Code of Conduct breach

Stirling Labour councillor Danny Gibson is to face a hearing of the Standards Commission for Scotland over allegations he breached the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

Here are some of the key arguments the former prime minister made ahead of the committee session on Wednesday.

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