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I correctly predicted the vote on Boris Johnson's leadership – here's how I did it

It would be nice to claim that the near complete accuracy of my prediction of the result of the Conservative Party’s vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson was a glorious triumph of dedicated political science: I predicted that 211 MPs would vote for him to 147 against (the actual…

The Conversation

‘Disappointing’ No 10 didn’t stick to Covid rules, Patrick Vallance says

Covid rules worked best ‘when people stuck to them’, says the government’s chief scientific adviser

The Independent UK

Operation Save Big Dog ramps up the day after the Boris music died

From the delusional to purely transactional, MPs queued up with excuses for backing the PM

The Guardian - UK

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Boris Johnson's top scientist brands Partygate rule-breaking 'disappointing'

Sir Patrick Vallance, who became a household name due to his regular appearances at Downing Street press briefings, said the Covid rules only worked when people obeyed them

Daily Mirror

Rebel Tories plan ‘vote strikes’ to capitalise on PM’s weakened position

MPs will attempt to stymie Boris Johnson’s legislative agenda, starting with bill on NI protocol

The Guardian - UK

A wounded Boris Johnson is a gift to the opposition

Letters: Progressive parties must use this opportunity to present a clear alternative to the electorate, writes Chris Miller. Plus letters from Douglas Gowans, John Rhodes, Helen Zisul, Graham Badley and Peter McIlhenny

The Guardian - UK

The Leader podcast: What’s next for Boris Johnson?

Boris Johnson won the no-confidence vote but not by as much as he thought he would. Meaning there’s more MPs in his own party who want him out of office than he’s actually aware of…

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Labour motion calling for strengthening of ministerial code passes after government abstains

Non-binding motion passed by 215-0 votes after Tory MPs abstained

The Independent UK

MPs support calls for urgent action on sleaze watchdog’s recommendations

The Independent UK

Vallance disappointed partygate scandal officials did not stick to Covid rules

Chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance made the comments after collecting an honour at Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK

Johnson must show he is useful to his party, or he will quickly lose his fight for survival

The prime minister’s rivals are circling, and the rebels won’t give up, says the Spectator’s Katy Balls

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson slammed by MPs but residents split on whether PM should go

Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley said Boris Johnson has the 'haunted look of a dead man walking'

Liverpool Echo

Simon Hart said to be 'deluded' after claiming confidence vote wasn't a disaster for Boris Johnson

The Welsh secretary has done the broadcast rounds, but maybe not got the result he hoped for

Wales Online

Notts MP under fire over claims people use 'personal tragedies with Covid' for 'political agendas'

He faced questions from the Labour Nottingham East MP

Nottingham Post

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The National (Scotland)

SNP MP made to withdraw 'lying' Boris comment in 'outrageous' Commons moment

TWO SNP MPs were instructed to correct the record after calling out Boris Johnson for his “lying” during an opposition day debate.

The Guardian - UK

There may be trouble ahead for Boris Johnson despite confidence vote win

Another Partygate inquiry, two byelections, a possible reshuffle … life isn’t about to get any easier for the PM

Daily Mirror

3 Tories whose no confidence claims are haunting them now their man is in power

On Monday, Tory MPs voted 211 to 148 in support of Mr Johnson following a chaotic few months for the PM including the partygate scandal, Tory sleaze and his disastrous handling of the cost-of-living crisis.

Evening Standard

The reason the Tories keep winning elections

The thing you have to understand about British politics is that the Conservative Party is rather good at it. In the last 100 years, the Tories have been in government in one way or another (majority, minority, coalition, national) for roughly two-thirds of the period.

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Manchester Evening News

'The greatest political challenge to survive': Greater Manchester's Tory MPs on Boris Johnson's no confidence vote survival

Many who voiced their support for Johnson before the vote have not replied to a request for a comment today.

Birmingham Post

Decision to abandon £3bn HS2 line slammed by rail firms

The move was revealed just 30 minutes before the outcome of the confidence vote in Boris Johnson's leadership of the Conservative Party was announced

Reason

Drag Shows for Children Under Fire in Texas

Plus: Proud Boys indicted for seditious conspiracy, the FDA prepares to crack down on almond milk, and more...

Manchester Evening News

Tories reject proposals for independent watchdog to police rule breaking prime ministers

Tory minister Michael Ellis told MPs the authority of the Prime Minister could not be 'usurped'.

The Independent UK

Past UK Conservative leaders who faced leadership challenges

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have survived a no-confidence vote, but his grip on power is far from secure

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Britain faces huge challenges – Boris Johnson must show he is the right person to lead

Speaking ahead of his speech to Cabinet this morning, Boris Johnson vowed to “deliver on what the people of this country care about most”, pledging to deal with the significant backlog in the NHS. He is also expected to urge colleagues to do more to address the cost-of-living crisis, crime…

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside's only Tory MP hints that he voted to remove Boris Johnson

Damien Moore, who refused to support the PM before last night's vote, said Downing Street must now 'strain every sinew to regain people's trust'

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