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Downing Street in disarray as four top Boris Johnson aides quit in a day

‘Last days of Rome were more fun’: Stresses inside government exposed by savage resignation letter from departing policy chief

The Independent UK

Johnson and Patel’s claims about falling crime ‘misleading’, says UK watchdog

Head of watchdog writing to PM and home secretary about England and Wales data, which excludes fraud

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson hit by four departures of top aides on day of Downing Street chaos

A source said 'There’s meant to be an all-staff meeting tomorrow - assuming there are still any staff'. Asked if it was like the last days of Rome, minister Simon Clarke replied: 'The last days of Rome were more fun'

Daily Mirror

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Sunak rebukes embattled Johnson after long-time aide resigns over Savile smear

Munira Mirza quit as No 10’s head of policy over the Prime Minister’s ‘scurrilous’ and debunked attempt to discredit Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak cuts Boris Johnson adrift over Jimmy Savile smear

The chancellor gave the clearest signal yet to potential backers that his loyalty to Boris Johnson has limits.

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak admits he 'wouldn't have said' Boris Johnson's Jimmy Savile comments

The PM's accusation that Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the sex offender led to the resignation of No 10's head of policy

Wales Online

Munira Mirza: Boris Johnson’s ‘powerful nonsense detector’

The adviser who has moved from student radical to Downing Street will be a major loss to the PM

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Munira Mirza, the PM’s adviser who has quit No 10?

She first started working with Boris Johnson when he was Mayor of London.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak slaps down Boris Johnson's Savile slur live on national TV

The Chancellor distanced himself from the comments Mr Johnson made on Monday during a Commons debate on lockdown breaking parties in Downing Street. Mr Sunak is widely touted as a favourite to takeover as Tory leader

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson further weakened by long-time aide’s resignation over Savile slur

Munira Mirza quit over the Prime Minister’s ‘scurrilous’ and debunked smear against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson policy adviser resigns over Jimmy Savile smear

Munira Mirza was the head of the No 10 policy unit

Manchester Evening News

Senior Downing Street figure walks after PM fails to apologise for 'scurrilous' Jimmy Savile slur

Munira Mirza quit in outrage at 'inappropriate and partisan reference to a horrendous case of child sex abuse'

Wales Online

‘He is not Churchill’: Spanish media condemns Boris Johnson over lockdown parties

An editorial in El País says the British PM is a ‘drinker like Churchill, but without being Churchill’

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson bodyblow as loyal adviser quits over Savile slur against Keir Starmer

One of Boris Johnson's most trusted advisers, Munira Mirza, has quit as his head of policy in move that will rock the Downing St operation

Daily Record

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How the pandemic put science on steroids

When we look back on the pandemic, we may find that its biggest benefit is the way it has empowered scientists’ messages for politicians - a valuable lesson for climate change.

Evening Standard

No 10 policy chief Munira Mirza quits over Boris Johnson’s Savile comments

One of Boris Johnson’s top advisors has quit over the Jimmy Savile jibe the Prime Minister made in Parliament.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s policy chief quits in protest over ‘scurrilous’ Savile smear against Keir Starmer

Munira Mirza – hailed by prime minister as one of his biggest inspirations – condemns ‘inappropriate and partisan’ attack

The Independent UK

Johnson stalwart quits No 10 in outrage over use of Savile slur against Starmer

Munira Mirza reportedly resigned as Downing Street’s head of policy after the Prime Minister refused to apologise for the widely criticised remarks.

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The Guardian - UK

Four Johnson aides quit in fallout from Downing Street parties

Policy chief Munira Mirza was first to go, followed shortly by Jack Doyle, Dan Rosenfield and Martin Reynolds

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's policy chief quits in protest at his Savile slur on Keir Starmer

Munira Mirza's resignation comes hours after the Prime Minister backed down and said he was not talking about Keir Starmer's 'personal record'. But he did not apologise for the remarks. Ms Mirza was one of Mr Johnson's most loyal allies.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson climbdown on Jimmy Savile slur against Keir Starmer

In the face of fury from his own colleagues and disgust from Jimmy Savile's victims, the Prime Minister withdrew the false accusation against the Labour leader that he had not pursued the child abuser while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions.

Reuters

Play by Brexit rules or face consequences, German official warns Britain

Britain should respect post-Brexit trade rules or else face consequences, a German official said on Thursday as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was "crazy" to have checks on goods heading from Britain only to Northern Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson backtracks on comment that Starmer failed to prosecute Savile

After three days of pressure, prime minister acknowledges that a lot of people have ‘got very hot under the collar’

The Independent UK

Sunak refuses to rule out leadership bid if Johnson ousted from No 10

The Chancellor acknowledged some Tory MPs would like to see him replace the Prime Minister in Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson faces ‘death by 1,000 cuts’ warns David Davis

At least 13 MPs are believed to have sent letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister to the 1922 Committee

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