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Downing Street spends £130,000 on legal advice for PM in partygate probe

LEGAL opinion commissioned by the Government from a top lawyer criticising the Commons investigation into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson: Outgoing PM’s most memorable quotes from ‘Elvis on Mars’ to ‘Them’s the breaks’

PM’s way with words helped him all the way to Downing Street but also often got him into trouble

The Independent UK

Lord Pannick advice on ‘unlawful’ probe cost £130,000

Downing Street commissioned the legal advice from the crossbench peer and published it on Friday in a highly unusual move.

The Independent UK

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Lawyers advising UK's Johnson say Partygate inquiry unfair

Even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to step down, the debate over his conduct in office is heating up

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: Outgoing PM’s most memorable quotes, from ‘Elvis on Mars’ to ‘Them’s the breaks’

PM’s way with words helped him all the way to Downing Street but also often got him into trouble

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: four ways this controversial prime minister tested the British parliament to its limits

Boris Johnson’s tenure as British prime minister is nearly over, ending a fractious period for parliament and the wider political system.

The Conversation

Court would find probe into whether Johnson lied ‘unlawful’, says Lord Pannick

The top barrister argued the Commons inquiry’s approach is ‘unfair’ in a Government-commissioned legal opinion.

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11 times Boris Johnson hasn't seemed all that bothered about endangering democracy

As Boris Johnson's lawyer complains that the investigation into his conduct is unfair, and his allies complain it could endanger democracy - here's a rundown of just some of the times Mr Johnson appeared to be less bothered about all that

Daily Mirror

Parliamentary probe into UK PM Boris Johnson 'wrong in principle' - govt legal advice

An investigation into whether British Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled parliament is proposing an unfair approach in conducting the probe which is wrong in principle, legal advice to the government said on Friday.

Reuters

Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue selves at UK parliament

Climate change activists padlock themselves to gates outside parliament, saying ‘we cannot afford to go on like this’.

Al Jazeera

Six arrested after Extinction Rebellion protest inside British parliament

London police arrested six individuals after the Extinction Rebellion environmental group staged a protest inside Britain's parliament on Friday, while it was not in session, gluing themselves around the speaker's chair.

Reuters

Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves inside House of Commons chamber

Three protesters have superglued their hands to Speakers chair in the chamber while another two held signs calling for a change of policy from the government.

Daily Record

Climate protesters superglue themselves around Commons Speaker’s chair

Extinction Rebellion demanding a Citizen’s Assembly to tackle global warming

The Independent UK

Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves inside House of Commons

A photo shared on social media appears to show three members of the controversial group Extinction Rebellion standing next to the Speaker's chair inside the House of Commons chamber

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

No 10 spending £130,000 of public money scrutinising Partygate inquiry

MP criticises media stories saying advice undermines inquiry into claims PM misled parliament

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson attempts legal fightback against partygate probe

Downing Street will reportedly publish legal advice on the Commons inquiry into whether the PM misled MPs, a move branded ‘very odd’ by critics.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel ‘misled parliament’ on Channel asylum seekers – but faces no investigation over ministerial code

Exclusive: Home secretary refuses to correct record after claiming most boat migrants are ‘economic migrants’ when 94 per cent are asylum seekers

The National (Scotland)

Scotland pays 50 PER CENT more than London for electricity standing charges

DIFFERENCES in standing charges on electricity bills will see people in Scotland charged over 50 per cent more than their counterparts in London.

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The Independent UK

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

Chronicle Live

House of Commons leader Mark Spencer visits County Durham as he backs bid to reopen Ferryhill Railway Station

Mark Spencer visited County Durham to see the potential new site for the Ferryhill Railway Station

The Independent UK

UN experts say Bill of Rights could ‘undermine enjoyment of human rights in UK’

They have warned the proposed Bill could “fundamentally change the role and independence of UK courts”.

Wales Online

Stats show 'AWOL' Prime Minister rarely misses PMQs

Boris Johnson may skip COBRA meetings but he rarely misses the weekly battle in the Commons

The Independent UK

Labour demands recall of Parliament to tackle soaring energy bills

In a letter to Boris Johnson, Thangam Debbonaire, the shadow leader of the House of Commons, said the country faces an ‘urgent choice’.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham MP Mark Spencer faces backlash of embarrassing sign behind him during interview

Sheep or Leader?

The National (Scotland)

Leader of House of Commons says Cabinet hasn't met since 'end of July'

THE LEADER of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said that the Cabinet has not met since the “end of July,” in an interview on BBC Breakfast.

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