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The Latest Breaking News from Boris Johnson

Tory defector says whips told him to back PM or lose school funds

Christian Wakeford allegation comes as senior Tory urges MPs to report claims of attempted blackmail

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street party: Who is Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

The Independent UK

Hazel Grove MP William Wragg accuses Boris Johnson's Government of 'blackmail'

Mr Wragg advised colleagues to 'report these matters to the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police'

Manchester Evening News

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Boris Johnson’s daughter Romy ‘badly’ hit with Covid at five weeks old

The prime minister cancelled a public appearance last week after Downing Street confirmed an unidentified family member tested positive for coronavirus.

The Independent UK

Labour working to woo more defectors as Tories brace for 'difficult' BYOB party report

Sources warned against an imminent second defection after Christian Wakeford - but confirmed other Tories are unhappy, as reports claim Sue Gray's Downing Street party report will be 'difficult' for the PM's position

Daily Mirror

Senior Tory accuses Boris Johnson's whips of 'blackmail' and demands MPs contact cops

William Wragg has lifted the lid on the strong-arm tactics being used by Government whips to quell the Tory rebellion against Boris Johnson and said they were probably illegal.

Daily Record

All the rules Brits will still have to follow when Plan B ends on January 26

Boris Johnson said Plan B measures aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 are to be dropped

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Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson facing intense scrutiny over latest reports of No 10 parties during lockdown

The Independent UK

Opponents of Boris Johnson are facing ‘blackmail’, senior Tory warns

William Wragg has urged MPs to report intimidation to the police.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says ‘no evidence to support’ allegations of blackmail by Tory MP William Wragg

Boris Johnson said he had seen “no evidence to support any of those allegations” following senior Tory MP William Wragg’s claims of conduct amounting to “blackmail” against critics of the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

UK Conservative lawmaker accuses government of intimidation, blackmail

A senior Conservative lawmaker accused the British government on Thursday of intimidating and attempting to "blackmail" those lawmakers they suspect of wanting to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of power.

Reuters

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

The Independent UK

Commuters head back to work in 'new normal' after Covid Plan B restrictions scrapped

Brits are heading back to work this morning after Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped Plan B rules in parliament yesterday, ending work from home guidance

Daily Mirror

Next Tory leader odds: The favourites to replace Boris Johnson

PM now odds-on to be replaced in 2022

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

PM being urged to quit by senior Tory is ‘damaging’, admits Javid

Minister says he disagrees with David Davis, who told Boris Johnson at PMQs: ‘In the name of God, go’

The Independent UK

Senior Tory accuses ministers of ‘blackmail’ against rebel MPs plotting to topple Boris Johnson

‘The reports of which I’m aware would seem to constitute blackmail,’ William Wragg warns – saying police should be called in

Daily Record

Wishaw MP calls on Prime Minister to resign over Downing Street parties

Marion Fellows accused Boris Johnson of the ‘ultimate betrayal’ while the public made massive sacrifices as they followed the rules put in place.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson branded 'mafia boss' after Tory says police should probe 'blackmail' of MPs

Conservative William Wragg said rebel MPs had faced intimidation over opposition to Boris Johnson and urged them to report it to the police

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The Independent UK

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK

Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

The Independent UK

Defection of former Tory MP has ‘calmed nerves’ of those jostling for PM to quit

Christian Wakeford said he refused to ‘defend the indefensible’ over alleged Covid rule breaches.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP claims No 10 ‘blackmailing’ rebels as Wakeford says funding was threatened before he defected – as it happened

Latest updates: Christian Wakeford says he was threatened with funding loss; William Wragg urges alleged victims to speak to police

The Independent UK

Work from home guidelines UK: Current government advice explained

Boris Johnson repeals social restrictions for England as threat from Omicron variant wanes

The Guardian - UK

UK government puts animal welfare policies on pause

Delayed legislation includes ban on trophy hunting imports and stricter sentences for puppy thieves

Daily Record

Senior Tory MSP says Boris Johnson 'damaged beyond recovery' and will resign

Stephen Kerr, a close political ally of leader Douglas Ross, challenged the Prime Minister's interpretation of the Downing Street parties

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