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A bitter, unrepentant Boris Johnson will be a curse on the next prime minister

The next Tory leader will have no mandate – and a predecessor who, deep down, wants them to fail, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Temperature passes 40C for first time; London fire brigade warns of ‘huge surge in fires’ – as it happened

London Heathrow records hottest ever temperature; London mayor Sadiq Khan says major incident has been declared

The Guardian - UK

Legal setback for government over net zero plan as Britain swelters in heatwave

Record temperatures expected as red alert issued for extreme heat

The Independent UK

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Warnings on water use, transport and risks to health as UK heads for 41C

Airport runways close and 999 calls surge while Boris Johnson is accused of ‘checking out’ by attending airshow but not Cobra meeting

The Guardian - UK

UK government ministers 'dragged to Commons to answer questions on heatwave'

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was "disappointed" the UK Government were not forthcoming with a statement on soaring temperatures -…

The National (Scotland)

Temperatures climb to high 30s as heatwave puts pressure on services

The mercury had hit 38.1C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, by 4pm.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'missing in action' as country sizzles in hottest day in UK history

The Prime Minister has been accused of 'clocking off' instead of chairing Cobra emergency meetings to deal with the heatwave.

Daily Record

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Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency

The Prime Minister took a ‘joyride’ in a Typhoon fighter jet and held a party at Chequers while colleagues held emergency meetings.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson misses Cobra meeting as UK temperatures soar

Labour accuses prime minister of having ‘clocked off’, with UK approaching 38.7C record

The Guardian - UK

VIPs spotted at Boris Johnson's lavish farewell BBQ as PM treats Brits with 'contempt'

Rows of cars were spotted in the fields outside Chequers, the PM's grace and favour mansion, and he took a ride in a Typhoon jet as he enjoys the perks of office while missing COBRA meetings on the heatwave

Daily Mirror

Chillaxing Boris Johnson takes selfie video in a Typhoon jet in jolly last days as PM

It's only 10 days since Boris Johnson trumpeted his 'duty' to the British people. But now it seems he's enjoying the finer things in Downing Street life before he gets turfed out - leading to claims he's treating Brits with 'contempt'

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson accused of ‘clocking off’ as he misses emergency meeting on heatwave

Prime minister visits air show as UK swelters in extreme weather

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson misses third COBRA meeting on heatwave as Labour says PM has 'clocked off'

Downing Street defended the PM's absence from the third crisis briefing in a row after he spent the morning at Farnborough Air Show, in Hampshire

Daily Mirror

Heatwave builds as UK temperature record ‘set to fall’

The UK has a “difficult 48 hours coming”, Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse said

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson attends Farnborough Air Show amid backlash over heatwave response

The outgoing prime minister is at Farnborough as he faces criticism for not leading Cobra meetings being held in response to extreme temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Heatwaves caused by climate crisis may become regular event, says Met Office chief

Chief meteorologist says extreme temperatures ‘entirely consistent’ with human-induced climate crisis

The Independent UK

Johnson defended after missing heatwave meetings as PM accused of ‘clocking off’

Boris Johnson was at Chequers over the weekend where he hosted friends for a party.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson attends plush Chequers goodbye bash after skipping latest Cobra meeting

Boris Johnson infamously missed five Cobra meetings while the Government sleepwalked into the pandemic and he will sat out what could be the last one of his tumultuous premiership

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Evening Standard

Still the Top Gun? Boris Johnson visits RAF base as Tories vote on his replacement

Johnson donned military uniform as he strode out to a Typhoon fighter just like actor Tom Cruise’s character Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues UK's first ever red heat warning as temperatures set to soar

MINISTERS held an emergency Cobra meeting yesterday over concerns of record high temperatures this week that could put lives at risk.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson skips emergency Cobra meeting as experts warn thousands may die in UK heatwave

Prime minister stays at Chequers as NHS, schools and transport providers issue warnings about fatally high temperatures

The Independent UK

31C predicted across parts of England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs

An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson slammed for missing emergency heatwave meeting to plan lavish party

Invites have reportedly gone out to a 'leaving do' at the PM's taxpayer-funded country house, which has an indoor swimming pool.

Liverpool Echo

Volleyball, ice cream and seven more reasons crowds flood Crosby Beach during a heatwave

It is clear to see why thousands are heading to Crosby this weekend - spot yourself in our picture gallery

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson to miss heatwave crisis meeting because he is ‘hosting Chequers party’

The Prime Minister is set to miss a COBRA meeting on Saturday

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