The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Tory minister admits public doesn't trust Boris Johnson over Downing Street partygate scandal

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said his constituents have made it clear to him they have no trust left in Boris Johnson.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2022

Factbox-How UK PM Johnson could be ousted by unhappy lawmakers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his premiership after a revolt by his lawmakers angry over a series of lockdown parties at his Downing Street office.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2022

What are Tory vote of no confidence rules and will MPs sack Boris Johnson?

It takes 54 letters to trigger a leadership challenge against Boris Johnson - but that doesn't guarantee he will be forced out of Downing Street. Here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2022

UFC fan slapped with £2K fine for lockdown breach wants Covid penalties repaid over Downing Street parties

'I think they should fine Boris 20 per cent of his wage for four months like they have in my case, or all lockdown penalties should be repaid'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2022

Boris Johnson apologises to Queen for Downing Street lockdown-breaching party

Boris Johnson appeared distressed as he breathed heavily behind his mask and said he apologised to the Queen and country but insisted he didn't know the bash breached Covid rules

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

Four signs Boris Johnson is on the ropes after disastrous interview

The PM looked drawn and tired as he faced a barrage of questions about fresh party revelations and whether he had misled Parliament

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

‘I put my arms around her’: doctor’s story captures anger at No 10 parties

Prit Buttar, who tweeted about comforting grieving woman, says he wanted to show difference in experience between ordinary people and Downing Street

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

What has Boris Johnson said about alleged restriction-busting parties?

Boris Johnson again apologised during a visit to the Finchley Memorial Hospital in north London on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Son said goodbye to dad on phone as he died of Covid while Downing Street 'partied'

Dr Dean Burnet spoke his last words to his father Peter over the phone, as lockdown had meant he was unable to visit his dad during the two weeks or so that he was in hospital

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

Enjoy breathing? Pay more to drive in London

Road pricing is the third rail of British politics. It ranks alongside local property taxation (regular reminder that Council tax bands in England are still based on property values from April 1991) and inadvertently hosting a series of boozy parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2022