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The Latest Breaking News from Boris Johnson

What the papers say – March 20

A variety of stories feature across the papers at the start of the working week.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Allies of the former prime minister said the legal submission would set out his case that he did not knowingly mislead Parliament.

The Independent UK

Kwarteng: Johnson could survive Partygate grilling and lead Tories again

Ally says he would ‘never rule out’ former PM’s return as he prepares to face the privileges committee

The Guardian - UK

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Boris Johnson should quit over Partygate ahead of TV grilling, say bereaved families

Mr Johnson will be grilled by members of the Parliamentary Privileges Committee in a televised hearing on Wednesday, and could be suspended if he is found to have misled the Commons over Partygate

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson urged to ‘tell the truth’ on Partygate, as two-thirds of voters demand exit as MP if he lied

Exclusive: 67% voters want ex-PM to stand down if inquiry finds he misled, poll finds

The Independent UK

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK

Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate

Lord Greenhalgh voiced concern about the process the Privileges Committee would follow.

The Independent UK

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We can't fight authoritarianism without understanding populism's allure

Populists across the globe have had a rough couple of years.

The Conversation

Government food tsar quits with blast at 'insane' Tory failure to tackle obesity

Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby said the Tory party was refusing to impose restrictions on the junk food industry due to its obsession with 'ultra-free-market ideology' - and risked storing up problems for the NHS

Daily Mirror

Britain restoring ‘relationship of trust’ with EU after Johnson era – ambassador

Germany’s Miguel Berger said the EU now has ‘full confidence’ the UK will implement agreements.

The Independent UK

Johnson will offer ‘robust defence’ as he fights partygate claims, says Dowden

The former prime minister will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament.

The Independent UK

After Garygate, I’ve shown my BBC licence fee the red card

In response to the Gary Lineker saga, should we defund the broadcaster or continue to support it? Both options are a win for the Tories

The Guardian - UK

‘A great jewel to send a message’: how men are leading the brooch revival

Once something for gran, brooches are now a feature at fashion shows, and it’s men who are pinning their colours to their lapels

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson battles for political life ahead of showdown Partygate grilling

Former PM will hand over 50-page dossier to cross-party privileges committee

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Johnson to submit ‘bombshell’ defence dossier to MPs investigating partygate

Boris Johnson will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his partygate denials

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson and Partygate: the stakes will be huge at this week’s critical inquisition

MPs on the privileges committee need to be on the top of their game when they interrogate the fallen prime minister about his deceptions

The Guardian - UK

‘An opportunist in search of an opportunity’: what next for Boris Johnson?

The Partygate and pandemic inquiries could end his political career. But his band of dedicated supporters hope he can still return as leader to save the Tories

Wales Online

BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get role’ advising corporation on standards

Mr Sharp reportedly assisted close friend Caroline Daniel in getting a position at the corporation

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The Independent UK

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

The Lib Dem leader will say Britain must rebuild relations with Brussels if the economy is to prosper.

The Guardian - UK

BBC chair Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get paid job’ advising corporation

Caroline Daniel reportedly advanced by Sharp for role as adviser on editorial standards and impartiality

The Independent UK

Under-fire BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get adviser role’

Corporation chief introduced Caroline Daniel for a position in at the BBC

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to submit ‘bombshell defence dossier’ in bid to clear name over Partygate

Former PM will appear before Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his Partygate denials

The Independent UK

Johnson to submit defence dossier to MPs investigating partygate

Boris Johnson will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his partygate denials.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson makes last-ditch bid to discredit Partygate inquiry

Ex-prime minister due at televised Commons committee hearing, with legal team about to publish new evidence backing his claims

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could finally face his 'Waterloo' in Partygate grilling over ABBA bash

Members of the Commons Privileges Committee are expected to ask him for details of one party that Sue Gray’s probe didn’t investigate - the so-called “ABBA party” on November 13 2020

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