PM claims partygate scandal matters little to voters Tory MPs were facing pressure to back the opposition bid for a Commons Privileges Committee investigation. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
What is it that compels people to obey the law? Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation as a justice of the US Supreme Court has been hailed as a breakthrough for black Americans and other minority communities, for women and mothers, for public defenders, and even for those who went to public school. But the biggest winner is the Supreme Court itself. Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2022
Government confirms bid to block investigation into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament An amendment to Labour's motion has been tabled Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022
PM abandons efforts to block inquiry on misleading Commons over Partygate Government changes tack and attempts to delay investigation until after the full publication of Sue Gray report The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
Ukrainian commander begs world for help as terrified civilians trapped in steel plant Major Serhiy Volyna’s plea came as there was a successful partial evacuation of Mariupol during a temporary ceasefire. Russia said it had hit 1053 Ukrainian military facilities Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
Dominic Cummings was not questioned by police over lockdown trip to Durham due to 'his character' Durham Police chief Jo Farrell has revealed why Boris Johnson's former chief advisor was not interviewed about his 260-mile trip from London Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022
Tories plan to delay investigation into Boris Johnson Partygate 'lies' Tory MPs will be on a three-line whip on Thursday to kick any decision to investigate Mr Johnson into the long grass Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
Police didn't question Dominic Cummings over lockdown breach because of 'his character' Boris Johnson's former chief adviser Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules during the pandemic, but was not questioned by the police. Durham Police's chief constable Jo Farrell explains why... Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
Starmer makes no attempt to conceal his hatred and contempt for The Convict Johnson was keen to talk about anything but Partygate, as Tory frontbenchers wished they were anywhere but behind him The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
Carol McGiffin and Nicola Sturgeon face off in heated Loose Women exchange over Covid law blunder The Scottish First Minister denied comparisons to Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ misdemeanors Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022
The Guardian view on spiralling fuel bills: Johnson must get a grip Editorial: Distracted and locked in a siege mentality, the prime minister is allowing a perfect economic storm to hit millions of households The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
Boris Johnson – the moral vacuum who lies at the heart of government Letters: The prime minister has shown that he is manifestly unsuited to the responsibility of leading the nation, writes Ann Holden. Plus letters from Jane Barrett, Phil Tate, Patricia Baker-Cassidy and Claude Scott The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
BBC issues statement after receiving complaints over Dan Stevens' Boris Johnson joke on The One Show The Downton Abbey actor stunned the presenters into silence with his savage swipe over the 'Partygate' scandal Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2022
Johnson will win this vote, but what about the next one? His days are numbered Partygate and the cost of living crisis have sealed the prime minister’s fate. This is the beginning of the end, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Johnson heads to India to meet Modi, escape 'partygate' flak British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to set aside his political troubles and focus on economic ties and the war in Ukraine during an official trip to India
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Senior Tory warns 'number of MPs' mulling no confidence letter in Boris Johnson Mark Harper suggested the Prime Minister had lied to the public shortly after Mr Johnson apologised at the Commons despatch box. Mr Harper is the latest Tory MP to publicly urge the Prime Minister to resign.
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022 Is Boris Johnson lying? A philosopher on why it's so hard to tell In defending his actions over the partygate scandal, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to insist that he did not believe lockdown rules were broken when government staff gathered socially in Downing Street on various dates during 2020 and 2021.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 UK considering scrapping plans for speed limiters in cars to avoid EU ‘mentality’ ‘I don’t care what the EU does anymore’, says Jacob Rees-Mogg – as he hints at cabinet row over safety devices
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Boris Johnson steps up war of words with Archbishop of Canterbury Last week, a war of words between the Conservative Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Canterbury was not on my bingo card. But this is 2022, and as Donald Rumsfeld almost said, you open your newsletter with the headlines you have, not the headlines you might wish to have.
The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022 Boris Johnson will not ‘lecture’ India on Ukraine during visit Official discussions will cover shape of India-U.K. relations over next decade, says source
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022 Evgeny Lebedev’s nomination for peerage ‘paused’ after MI5 advice Appointments commission raised security concerns in 2020 but felt ‘bounced’ into approving him because No 10 pressed for it
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Sister of woman killed by elephant in Thailand ‘disgusted’ at lack of government advert ban Exclusive: ‘Why is it acceptable for British voters to go abroad and be killed?’ says Helen Costigan, who has been refused meeting with Boris Johnson
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Boris Johnson rejects call to apologise to Justin Welby over Rwanda plan criticism Sir Keir accused Boris Johnson of attacking the institutions which make the UK great following his alleged criticism of the BBC and Justin Welby
Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022 Holly and Phil make swipe at Boris Johnson over 'insincere' Partygate apology Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield made a swipe at the Prime Minister and his apology for being found to have broken lockdown rules during today's This Morning programme
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 ‘He be slaying’: Fans react to Dan Stevens’ ‘technicolour dreamcoat’ at premiere of Gaslit The actor wanted to look like ‘a work of art’ during event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art