Boris Johnson advisers ‘did not say parties followed rules’ as his dossier set to be published Former PM said to have gone ‘off script’ with Partygate remarks in Commons The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Sunak to give MPs free vote on possible Johnson Partygate sanctions MPs can decide ‘as individuals’ any action against former PM if he is found to have misled parliament The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
Tory polling guru says party ‘finished’ if Boris Johnson stages comeback Conservatives would be ‘utter joke’ if Boris returned as PM after Partygate scandal, says Lord Hayward The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Boris Johnson news – live: Ex-PM admits he misled Commons but says ‘no evidence’ it was intentional Johnson says misleading statements over Partygate were made in ‘good faith’ The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Chris Bryant: 'Boris Johnson’s lies could damage our whole democracy - unless put right' If Johnson fails to persuade the Committee of his honesty, he could face suspension from the House and a by-election which many predict he would lose, writes MP Chris Bryant Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Boris Johnson to face showdown over Partygate that could be end of his political career The desperate ex-Prime Minister will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee for a four-hour showdown that could ultimately lead to him being ousted as an MP Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Who is Lord Pannick, Boris Johnson’s Partygate barrister? All you need to know about the esteemed KC with an illustrious client list The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
Boris Johnson accused of ‘bullying’ and intimidation of Partygate inquiry MPs as he hands over defence Former PM warned ‘desparate and disgraceful’ efforts to attack committee will backfire The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
What sanctions could Boris Johnson face from Partygate inquiry? Privileges committee can recommend suspension from House – which could lead to recall election – if it finds he misled parliament The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
BBC apologises for major blunder after Radio 4 presenter filmed failing to wear seatbelt Radio 4’s Amol Rajan was filmed failing to wear a seatbelt while appearing in a documentary programme called How to Crack the Class Ceiling Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Lawyers comb through Johnson’s partygate defence document before publication The former prime minister’s allies had urged the Privileges Committee to publish his dossier ‘as soon as possible’. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
‘I, Boris Johnson, do solemnly declare the truth. Yes, I know this is a first’ How Boris Johnson might sum up the contents of his Partygate dossier The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
Poor reception for emergency phone alerts Brief letters: Early warning system | Shovelling trouble | Library slogan | The other Boris Johnson | Why politicians are like babies The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023 Bringing back Boris Johnson as UK PM would be ‘a joke’, says polls expert Tories could do better than expected in May elections as Sunak shakes off predecessor’s legacy, Lord Hayward predicts
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023 OPINION - Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing The Metropolitan Police. The Democratic Unionist Party. Xi Jinping in Moscow. Boris Johnson at the Privileges Committee. UBS acquiring Credit Suisse. Beavers marauding around Ealing. There is always something going on that seems more urgent than climate change. More ‘newsy’. I mean, what’s another UN report or additional tonne of…
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Sunak gives Tories a lift but Johnson is a negative, says polls expert Lord Hayward said he still expects the Conservatives to lose seats in local council elections in England in May.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’ The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.
TechRadar · Mar 20, 2023 U.S., U.K. team up to tackle 6G This partnership will be part of the revised Atlantic Charter deal signed by U.S. President Joe Biden with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023 Of course Boris Johnson is guilty of misleading parliament – stand by for another Tory civil war Just when there are more important things to be debated, it appears the Commons will again be distracted by party feuds, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal dealt hammer blow as DUP vows to vote against it DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said party officers had today voted unanimously to oppose the Windsor Framework when MPs get a vote in the Commons on Wednesday - and right-wing Tories could also rebel
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’ Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023 OPINION - These new-look Tories are posing very awkward questions for Labour Without fanfare, boring politics is back. The Tories are identifying problems they then seek to fix. Labour is responding by saying it is nothing more than a sticking plaster. This is the accusation that will run until the next general election. In his article in the New Statesman in which…
Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023 Privileges Committee explained as Boris Johnson prepares to face claims he lied to Parliament The former Prime Minister is due to face MPs on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.