Sunak in fighting spirit after Brexit rebels and Johnson hopes dissolve Winning Tory doubters – and Johnson loyalists – round to his Windsor Framework strengthens prime minister’s election wicket The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson grilled by parliamentary committee over misleading House on partygate Boris Johnson rejects the suggestion that he should have known Downing Street parties would break the COVID-19 rules he set as "utter nonsense" in a heated exchange under oath. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
Liam Gallagher says Boris Johnson got his ‘ass handed to him’ during Partygate probe ‘Boris Johnson getting his fat ass handed to him on a plate,’ former Oasis singer tweeted The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Johnson partygate probe: What comes next? The former prime minister will have to wait to find out whether the Privileges Committee finds him in contempt of Parliament The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
'You were partying, I was grieving' - North East public slam Boris Johnson's 'flimsy excuses' There have been angry reactions after Boris Johnson has insisted there is no evidence that he intentionally or recklessly misled the Parliament over the Partygate scandal Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson partygate probe: What comes next? The former prime minister will have to wait to find out whether the Privileges Committee finds him in contempt of Parliament. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Singer who lost dad and brother to Covid says Boris Johnson 'must take responsibility for actions' Elaine Rennie is 'shocked and saddened' at Boris Johnson as the Privileges Committee seeks to find out whether he deliberately misled the House of Commons Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2023
‘Hypocrite’ Tory who hit out at MPs needing extra salary gets £100,000 for GB News job The fee makes Mr Anderson the highest-earning Tory MP at the channel based on their disclosures so far. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023
MP Lee Anderson to earn £100,000 for presenting GB News show It is a significant increase on the £200 weekly payment he received for appearing as a regular on Dan Wootton’s show Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2023
10 standout moments from Boris Johnson's car-crash Partygate defence hearing The shameless former Prime Minister today tried to deflect blame for the scandal onto advisors, and launched an astonishing attack on Dominic Cummings - who he said had 'every motive to lie' Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
‘He was the leader’: Johnson’s evidence angers Covid bereaved People who stuck to Covid rules as relatives died decry ex-prime minister’s ‘deflection’ over lockdown gatherings The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
Johnson distances himself from ‘kangaroo court’ claims made by allies Two Tory MPs grilled the former prime minister on some of the comments made by his supporters about the Privileges Committee. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson has been sliced and diced. The real winner is Rishi Sunak What mattered was that a stake should be driven through the heart of the beast. And, to a quite unexpected degree, it was, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
No 10 staff wouldn’t swap pens but happy to pass drinks, says Johnson The former prime minister said the guidelines on social distancing were not always ‘enforced rigidly’. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing The former prime minister was questioned by members of the Privileges Committee who could recommend his suspension.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Key moments For around three hours, the former prime minister clashed with his interrogators in a packed committee room in Portcullis House.
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Inside Boris Johnson's tetchy Partygate grilling - as Tory defenders turn on committee Boris Johnson was interrogated for more than three hours over his Partygate claims to the Commons - but not all of it was captured on the TV cameras. Here's what it was like to be in the room for the ex-PM's Privileges Committee evidence
The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson called out for 'absurd' excuses at partygate hearing BORIS Johnson has said that, as prime minister during the second Covid lockdown, he would have told organisations that it was up to them if they…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023 Stay-at-home mums who put the hours in Brief letters: Sleeping with the boss | Southend-on-Sea | Uganda and homosexuality | Rejoice at Marina Hyde’s return | Boris Johnson’s excuse | Work meetings and Abba
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023 The Guardian view on Boris Johnson: a pernicious influence on politics Editorial: The former prime minister represents a vandalistic, irresponsible ethos of government. The Tories must repudiate him unconditionally
Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023 UK’s Boris Johnson denies he lied over ‘Partygate’ scandal The former prime minister has denied lying about flaunting COVID-19 rules at 10 Downing Street during lockdown.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023 The Mancunian Way: Care bnb Unusual plans to tackle bed blocking PLUS ASB being tackled with video games AND Star & Garter wants film producers to cough up
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 What were the Covid rules and guidance when Boris Johnson attended parties? In the period when parties were held in No 10, indoor gatherings were banned by law, while employers were advised to try to avoid face-to-face meetings
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson inquiry: what is former UK PM accused of? Johnson has mounted bullish defence in front of committee whose findings could lead to him losing his parliamentary seat
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Mick Hucknall brands Boris Johnson ‘despicable’ amid Partygate committee hearing Simply Red musician commented on Wednesday’s committee hearing into Partygate