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Boris Johnson's 'foolish' crackdown on protests dealt string of defeats by House of Lords

The Tories have lost seven key votes on its controversial policing bill so far which has been knocking around Parliament for almost a year.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson 'gave go ahead for Downing Street party in May 2020', says ex aide

Dominic Cummings says he and others would swear on oath that top officials warned the event was against the rules - claiming he told Boris Johnson “you’ve got to grip this madhouse”

Daily Mirror

Five questions Labour wants the PM to answer on partygate

Opposition asks if Boris Johnson knew about any of the alleged gatherings in advance, and whether he will act as his own ‘judge and jury’.

The Independent UK

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Downing Street chiefs considered using sonic weapons to force migrants away at sea

As Boris Johnson stands accused of trying to distract attention away from the Partygate scandal, it emerges No10 chiefs wanted to use the loud speakers which can induce vomiting

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson’s former aide accuses him of lying to UK Parliament

Boris Johnson’s former top aide Dominic Cummings accused the premier of lying to Parliament, saying he would “swear under oath” that the premier both was aware of and allowed a drinks party at Downing Street at the height of lockdown during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dominic Cummings is 'key witness' into Downing Street party probe say SNP

Boris Johnson's one-time top aide accused his former boss of lying to Parliament over allegations of lockdown-breaching bashes in Downing Street.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson’s plan for military to tackle Channel crossings will aid people smugglers, says ex-navy chief

Move will offer traffickers ‘efficient conduit’, says Lord West

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Tory donor urges Boris Johnson to resign amid No 10 party scandals

John Griffin, one of the party’s biggest backers, joins growing calls for PM to quit role and seek fresh mandate

The Guardian - UK

All Covid restrictions in England could end in March under No 10 plans

Guidance may replace legal requirements as Boris Johnson indicates UK must now live with the virus

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Cummings a ‘key witness’ in Downing Street party probe, says SNP

The inquiry into Downing Street parties would not ‘be worth the paper it is written on’ if Dominic Cummings is not questioned, Ian Blackford has said.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over Downing Street party, Dominic Cummings claims

The Prime Minister told MPs he "believed implicitly" that a BYOB bash on May 20 2020 was a work event

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over No10 party, says Dominic Cummings

The PM's ex-aide said he personally told Boris Johnson No10 was a “madhouse”

Wales Online

Boris Johnson lied about lockdown party, Dominic Cummings claims

Johnson told MPs he did not realise 20 May 2020 event was social gathering but ex-aide says PM was advised not to allow it

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over party

Relating to May 20, 2020 Mr Cummings said a “very senior official” replied to top aide Martin Reynolds’ email, inviting 100 staff to the party, “saying the invite broke the rules”

Wales Online

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Reuters

UK PM's former adviser says Johnson knew about lockdown party

A former senior adviser to Britain's Boris Johnson said on Monday he was willing to "swear under oath" that the prime minister knew a party was being held at his residence during a COVID-19 lockdown, accusing him of lying to parliament.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson knew about Downing Street drinks party and ‘lied to Parliament’, Dominic Cummings claims

Boris Johnson lied to Parliament when he said he thought the May 20 drinks party was a “work event”, according to a explosive blog post from his former right-hand man Dominic Cummings.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Tories and the BBC: a backlash sees off an immediate threat

Editorial: Nothing appears too valuable in British life that cannot be wrecked to save Boris Johnson’s premiership

Daily Mirror

When is Boris Johnson's next Covid rules announcement in review of Plan B?

Plan B rules like mask-wearing, working from home and vaccine passports are set to be decided upon. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the government's decision soon

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The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings ‘would swear under oath’ PM lied to Parliament about parties

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson said he told the Prime Minister to get a grip on the ‘madhouse’.

Daily Record

SNP say BBC licence fee freeze an attack on journalism to distract from Boris Johnson party scandals

The sudden announcement by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is seen as part of the government's the 'red meat' strategy to head off anger from Tory MPs over Boris Johnson's rule-breaking parties.

The Independent UK

Sue Gray: Who is the Whitehall veteran tasked with investigating ‘Partygate’?

Senior civil servant appears to hold Boris Johnson’s fate in her hands

Daily Mirror

Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over Downing Street party

No10 deny the PM was 'forewarned' about a bring your own booze bash - but ex-aide Dominic Cummings said he personally told Boris Johnson and the PM 'waved it aside'

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings says PM was told No 10 garden party ‘broke the rules’ but said it should go ahead

Email sent by ‘very senior official’ will show prime minister ‘lied to parliament’ ex-chief aide claims

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could announce end of Plan B THIS WEEK - but 'face masks will stay'

Work-from-home guidance and Covid passes in England are being looked at as the government prepares to announce the future of Plan B after January 26 - but reports have claimed face masks could stay

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Are you happy to pay for a TV licensing fee?

The news that the government is looking to scrap the license fee didn’t come as a surprise to many, nor did the timing of the announcement given the recent turmoil Boris Johnson’s premiership has found itself in, but it did cause an outpouring of emotion on social media for what…

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