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Boris Johnson warned he could lose Covid inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2023

Fury as ministers threaten to switch off Boris Johnson legal funding over WhatsApp spat

The former PM has caused a huge headache for Rishi Sunak by releasing documents to the Covid Inquiry despite the Government refusing to - and lawyers have reportedly written to him threatening to withdraw his legal support funding

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

If the Tories lose the next election, Boris Johnson won’t be the man they turn to

Modelling of the result suggests the former PM will lose a significant amount of support within the party, and possibly his own seat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Sunak stresses need for ‘close’ relationship with Biden ahead of US trip

This week’s visit, which includes watching a baseball game, comes after a period of significant strain for the ‘special relationship’

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Boris Johnson ‘could lose public funding for his Covid inquiry legal costs’

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

The Covid inquiry questions that could sink Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak

From ‘eat out to help out’ to following Sage advice, responses may be embarrassing for prime ministers past and present

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Johnson warned he could lose Covid Inquiry funding if he ‘undermines’ ministers

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Sunak under fire as ‘stupid’ Eat Out to Help Out scheme to be focus of Covid inquiry

Leading scientist attacks prime minister as criticism mounts of government approach to science during the crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Rishi Sunak's WhatsApp legal battle with Covid inquiry could cost 'well into six figures'

The Cabinet Office launched a judicial review to block requests from the inquiry chairwoman to hand over unredacted WhatsApp messages between Boris Johnson and officials involved in the crisis

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

The ‘blue wall’ home counties are falling out of love with the Tory party

The Liberal Democrats believe they can seize the affluent, pro-remain Conservative heartland at the next election

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023