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The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

‘An opportunist in search of an opportunity’: what next for Boris Johnson?

The Partygate and pandemic inquiries could end his political career. But his band of dedicated supporters hope he can still return as leader to save the Tories

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

Michael Rosen echoes Gary Lineker comment during speech outside Downing Street

The former children’s laureate cited Lineker during a speech to hundreds of anti-racism protesters in Whitehall.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

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Key workers with Long Covid deliver petition to Downing Street demanding support

It comes after the Mirror revealed many NHS workers have already been sacked and up to 10,000 are still struggling to return to work could face the sack

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

BBC came under No 10 pressure to avoid using ‘lockdown’ in early pandemic, leak shows

Exclusive: leaked emails and WhatsApp messages reveal reporters also told to be more critical of Labour

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Beth Mead eyes ‘exciting times’ after Lionesses’ push pays off for girls’ sport

The striker visited Downing Street with fellow champions Jill Scott and Ellen White.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Boris Johnson to face MPs over partygate – but what is 'misleading parliament' and why is it so serious?

In the UK, misleading parliament is a serious offence. The clearest rules around making inaccurate statements to parliament come from outside of the institution itself. They come from the ministerial code (which applies to ministers) and the Seven Principles of Public Life (which applies to all those in public office).

The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023

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Rob Burrow's message for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after collecting Downing Street award

The Leeds Rhinos legend was in London on Monday to be honoured.

Leeds Live · Mar 7, 2023

Boris Johnson is peddling new lies in a desperate attempt to save his skin

Ludicrous claims that he was brought down by a leftwing conspiracy show how frightened he is

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Digital map to share details of Coronation weekend events

It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed he will be hosting a Big Lunch at Downing Street.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak and Matt Hancock complained of Dominic Cummings' 'nightmare' time in Downing Street in WhatsApp messages

The revelations are the latest to come from leaked WhatsApp messages

Wales Online · Mar 4, 2023

WhatsApp leak shows how Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings’ time in Downing Street was a “nightmare”, Rishi Sunak appeared to tell Matt Hancock, according to the latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2023

Pressure on Johnson grows over whether MPs were misled about partygate

The cross-party Privileges Committee said the Commons may have been misled at least four times

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2023

Liz Truss promises mistakes she made in Downing street will help her to become a better MP

The former prime minister has been re-selected to defend her South West Norfolk seat

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Timeline of lockdown gatherings as committee investigates whether Johnson lied

The saga is not over, with a Commons committee investigating whether the former PM lied to MPs with his partygate denials.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Partygate probe’s reliance on Sue Gray ‘surreal’ amid Labour move, Johnson says

The former prime minister and his allies used the partygate investigator’s Labour appointment to discredit the probe into whether he lied to MPs.

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023

Boris Johnson 'made plans for tougher Covid restrictions on night of No10 party'

Matt Hancock's leaked WhatsApp messages reportedly reveal that plans were being drawn up for tougher lockdowns that would ruin Christmas for many, on the same night as a Downing Street party

France 24 · Mar 2, 2023

Sunak’s ‘seismic’ deal resolves N. Ireland border problem – but DUP support remains elusive

The Northern Irish question has caused endless headaches in Belfast, London and Brussels throughout the Brexit saga. Now analysts say the deal Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck with the EU Commission this week offers genuine resolution of the problem. However, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)’s backing will be needed to…

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The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders

Former prime ministers are currently making a habit of intervening in government policy. Boris Johnson deployed sources to urge current prime minister Rishi Sunak not to abandon his Brexit policies and to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Liz Truss also used her first speech on the backbenches since leaving Downing…

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

The Windsor Framework – how egg sandwiches and late nights fuelled the deal

Hours before Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen met on Monday, UK and EU officials were still making last-minute checks to the deal.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

Campaigners demand inquiry into treatment of ethnic minority NHS staff

The partner of a nurse who set himself on fire outside Kensington Palace has staged a protest on the steps of Downing Street to demand an independent inquiry into the treatment of BAME staff within the NHS.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Bluff Yorkshireman Sir Bernard delivered precise message of Thatcherism

He inspired in his Downing Street staff loyalty bordering on devotion.

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Chris Kamara makes passionate plea for terminally ill to get state pensions early

Football pundit and TV star Chris Kamara has called for terminally ill workers to get early access to their state pension so they don't die in poverty

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Chris Kamara petitions Downing Street to change pensions rules for dying patients

The 65-year-old Ninja Warrior presenter said ‘people shouldn’t be allowed to die in poverty’.

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Boris Johnson's supporters claim up to 60 Tory MPs face axe as revenge for ousting him

A grassroots group of Conservative Party members is threatening to remove MPs who they blame for Boris Johnson and Liz Truss being removed from 10 Downing Street

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