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MPs launch inquiry into Lords appointment process amid Boris Johnson honours list row

A WESTMINSTER committee has launched an inquiry into the House of Lords with MPs set to investigate the appointments process following calls for…

The National (Scotland)

Iceland boss Richard Walker appears to go cool on bid to stand as Tory MP at next election

Iceland boss Richard Walker has appeared to suggest his bid to stand as a Conservative MP may be put in the deep freeze as the cost of living crisis heaps further pressure on the Government.

Evening Standard

'I watched Litvinenko die and treated 7/7 victims but Covid pushed me to breaking point'

Dr Jim Down, consultant of critical care and anaesthesia, came to public prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic when BBC crews interviewed him

Daily Mirror

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Keir Starmer plans to stuff House of Lords with Labour peers

Labour leader wants to make sure he ‘gets programme through’, says party’s Lords chief

The Independent UK

Tories face ‘blue wall’ wipeout from mortgage time bomb

Backlash from mortgage holders could see one in three Tories ousted, as Rishi Sunak urged to act

The Independent UK

‘The signs aren’t good’: Bolsonaro may face ban on running for office in 2026

Judges to decide whether to impose eight-year ban on Brazil’s former president, after attack on electoral system

The Guardian - UK

Sunak had a chance to rise above Johnson’s toxic legacy – and he blew it

A politician who came to office promising integrity and accountability has shown the stupidest kind of cowardice, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

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Alister Jack is shameful for avoiding vote on Boris Johnson

The former PM lied to the House of Commons then tried to undermine the committee investigating him.

Daily Record

Despite indictment, Trump retains huge lead in Republican primary polls and narrowly leads Biden

On June 8, former United States president Donald Trump was indicted on federal charges of mishandling classified documents. Despite the indictment, he retains a huge lead in national polling to determine the 2024 Republican presidential candidate.

The Conversation

Lords appointments system set to be focus of new MP-led inquiry

The launch of the inquiry comes amid an ongoing row over Boris Johnson’s much-criticised resignation honours list.

The Independent UK

Tory MPs split on whether to intervene to help mortgage holders

Figures released on Wednesday expected to confirm UK stuck with highest inflation rate in G7

The Guardian - UK

Johnson inquiry report on attack by MPs could prompt fresh Tory infighting

Findings on ‘sustained attempt’ to undermine privileges committee expected as early as next week

The Guardian - UK

'Rishi Sunak chickened out, like a pathetic weasel - he fails to rise above low PM bar'

Rishi Sunak promised integrity, but in failing to show strong leadership over Monday's parliamentary vote he's demonstrated he is no better than Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

Lib Dems ask committee to consider ‘potential withdrawal’ of Johnson honours

It comes as the Government attempts to draw a line under the honours row.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Tories fear Partygate will loom over by-elections – despite Sunak’s claim Boris row over

Johnson’s toxic legacy will feature on opposition leaflets, warns elections expert, as honours controversy and police probe rumble on

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside's only Tory MP explains why he skipped Boris Johnson Privileges vote

We asked Damien Moore why he didn't feel the need to vote on Privileges Committee report in House of Commons

The Conversation

How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them

Ancient Greece was in many ways a brutal society. It was almost perpetually at war, slavery was routine and women could only expect a low status in society.

Daily Mirror

Tories at 'jingle and mingle' Partygate bash could be stripped of honours, says minister

The lockdown-busting Christmas gathering was attended by failed London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey and campaign aide Ben Mallet who were given a peerage and OBE by Boris Johnson

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The Guardian - UK

Scientific advisers are not blameless in UK’s Covid record

Letters: Bernard Kay says leading scientists have many questions to answer, while Mary Evans is astonished those who attended lockdown parties were not worried about getting Covid

Nottingham Post

Most Nottinghamshire MPs did not vote on Boris Johnson 'Partygate' report

The report found the former Prime Minister deliberately misled MPs

Daily Mirror

'Tories laughed behind our backs during lockdown - we wont let them forget'

On Saturday The Mirror revealed the first lockdown party video - the party happened on the day it was announced the infection rate was so high in London that it would be moving into Tier 3

The Independent UK

Ex-civil service staff chief says No 10 leaders ‘set tone’ for lockdown parties

Rupert McNeil described conduct in Downing Street during the pandemic as ‘extremely disappointing’ and discussed perceptions of the civil service.

The Independent UK

Partygate: How will the new police investigation into Tory gatherings work and how long will it take?

Lengthy probe could see more questionnaires sent out and evidence from previous investigation re-assessed

The Guardian - UK

David Cameron left Britain exposed to the pandemic – where’s the outrage?

Boris Johnson’s party antics of course deserve scrutiny, but a chief architect of our woeful Covid response has virtually got away with it, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson Partygate row is over, claims Rishi Sunak

No 10 tries to draw a line under vote on report – but honours controversy and police probe rumble on

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