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Whataboutism: what it is and why it's such a popular tactic in arguments

Whataboutism is an argumentative tactic where a person or group responds to an accusation or difficult question by deflection. Instead of addressing the point made, they counter it with “but what about X?”.

The Conversation

Boris Johnson insists No 10 will not block names from Sue Gray report

The Prime Minister said he was ‘very grateful’ for the Met Police’s investigation, which resulted in him being fined once for a lockdown breach.

The Independent UK

Covid infections in the UK fall to their lowest level for five months

In England, infections have fallen for the sixth week running

Evening Standard

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Sue Gray's team write to Boris Johnson as she prepares to name him in Partygate report

The Whitehall enforcer wrote to the Prime Minister and other officials last night with advance notice of roughly what the inquiry will say about them - and they've been given a Sunday night deadline to reply, it's understood

Daily Mirror

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Eton Mess’ protest sees ‘powerful’ turnout despite backlash

The celebrity chef organised a protest outside Downing Street following Boris Johnson’s obesity U-turn

The Independent UK

Emily Sheffield: Labour need to be more ruthless, or they’ll be out of power for years

There is a clammy, sticky feeling of shame I can’t shake when I consider Westminster now. Cowardice, bullying, lying and ambition oozes out of every antiquated orifice. Sexual aggression, an out-of-control drinking culture, ministers who are free to throw things at the staff and get away with it. Rules that…

Evening Standard

Street harassment law street being blocked, says Priti Patel adviser

Nimco Ali denies blaming Boris Johnson for ‘pushback’ against legislation

The Independent UK

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US Speaker warns UK won't get a trade deal if Boris Johnson rips up Brexit pact

Nancy Pelosi blasted the UK's 'deeply concerning' plans to 'unilaterally discard' the Northern Ireland Protocol, a key part of the Prime Minister's Brexit agreement with the EU

Daily Mirror

Stanley Johnson ‘absolutely delighted’ as French citizenship application approved

PM’s father to be invited to official welcoming ceremony under French flag with national anthem playing

The Independent UK

Rwanda to take 'hundreds' of refugees - despite Boris Johnson 'tens of thousands' claim

Dominic Raab confessed the numbers would be in the hundreds per year under the plan to ship off Britain's unwanted asylum seekers to Rwanda - after it was branded 'nasty' and ineffective

Daily Mirror

Unacceptable for one party to block Stormont, says Irish PM

Micheál Martin visits Belfast to try to break deadlock over DUP’s opposition to Brexit protocol

The Guardian - UK

Crazy for Crossrail: hordes expected at Elizabeth line opening next week

Peak interest in the Elizabeth line’s launch has reopened talk of the Crossrail 2 project

Evening Standard

North Sea operators 'really worried' about windfall tax, says energy executive

MANY North Sea operators are “really worried” that a windfall tax could impact their investments, according to the head of the body which…

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister's dad Stanley Johnson has become a French citizen

French law usually stops the offspring of citizens successfully claiming nationality if they have been abroad for over 50 years

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Daily Mirror

Passionate Alison Hammond brands Boris Johnson 'out of order' over Partygate

This Morning's Alison Hammond fumed that Boris Johnson was flouting the rules 'in our face, doing it in front of everybody'

Daily Mirror

Stanley Johnson gets French passport - after backing Brexit to be a success

Boris Johnson's dad has successfully applied for a French passport despite last month claiming Brexit was "probably a good idea" after voting Remain in 2016

The National (Scotland)

Alyn Smith calls out Question Time panellist for right-wing organisation's murky funding

SNP MP Alyn Smith called out a right-wing think tank’s “non-transparent” funding on Question Time after a representative of the group…

Daily Mirror

Law to make street harassment like wolf whistling a crime 'blocked at top of government'

An independent advisor and friend of the PM's wife Carrie, Nimco Ali, did not name Boris Johnson but said 'pushback' against a law on public sexual harassment went 'a lot closer' than his advisors

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s father Stanley becomes French citizen

Stanley Johnson said he was applying for the passport to maintain his ties with the European Union after Brexit

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer’s poll rating for sound judgement drops

Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership was under fresh scrutiny on Friday as a new poll showed his ratings for sound judgement and being good in a crisis dropping.

The Independent UK

Scotland Yard urged not to leave people ‘in the dark’ over partygate probe

Sue Gray’s inquiry into Downing Street lockdown breaches is expected early next week.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson brings in new Number 10 system ahead of Sue Gray report publication

BORIS Johnson has made changes his Downing Street operation following the conclusion of a four-month Metropolitan Police inquiry into…

Daily Mirror

Grumpy Dominic Raab tries to turn tables on BBC interviewer - 'how in touch are YOU?'

The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom snapped 'I was actually right' about the price of petrol and challenged BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt to do the same

The Independent UK

What Downing Street parties were the Met Police investigating?

PM’s birthday party, gathering in Downing Street flat and several Christmas celebrations were all part of Scotland Yard probe into lockdown rule-breaking

The Independent UK

Partygate: What laws did Boris Johnson break?

A reminder of the rules in place at the height of lockdown, a moment in which we now know the PM attended a party at Downing Street while the electorate pulled together to keep each other safe

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