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UK PM Johnson will face contempt probe, reigniting leadership doubts

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a blow to his authority on Thursday when lawmakers triggered an investigation into whether he had misled parliament and an influential former ally called on him to quit.

Reuters

Boris Johnson: Any parliamentary investigation into partygate should wait

The Prime Minister said calls for a committee to investigate whether he misled Parliament should wait until after the police investigation.

The Independent UK

What is an NHS Covid pass and when do I need to use it?

Requesting proof of vaccination left to discretion of venues after restrictions relaxed

The Independent UK

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Government confirms bid to block investigation into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament

An amendment to Labour's motion has been tabled

Wales Online

How Boris Johnson 'lying' to Parliament investigation works - and why PM can block it

MPs will vote tomorrow on whether the Privileges Committee should investigate Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he was fined by police over Partygate. Here’s how it works - and why he can block it

Daily Mirror

Tories urged to back investigation into Johnson’s partygate ‘lies’

MPs will vote on Thursday to decide whether Boris Johnson should be investigated for misleading the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

‘Insincere’: Covid-bereaved man, 80, rejects Boris Johnson Partygate apology

John Robinson, whose wife, Pat, died from coronavirus in first wave, says PM should quit over rule-breaking

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Boris Johnson to face crunch House of Commons misconduct vote after Partygate fine

If the vote passes the Prime Minister could be subject to a contempt of Parliament investigation.

Chronicle Live

UK Labour Party sets out bid to trigger contempt investigation into PM Johnson

Britain's opposition Labour Party on Wednesday published details of its attempt to instigate a parliamentary investigation into whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled parliament in his initial response to reports of COVID breaches in his office.

Reuters

Evening Standard Comment: The vote on an inquiry into Partygate is a test for our democracy

After the apology comes the vote — will MPs back an inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled the House of Commons? This will be a critical test not only of the Prime Minister’s leadership and grip on his party, but on the ability of our Parliamentary democracy to trump partisan…

Evening Standard

London politics latest LIVE: Boris Johnson rejects calls to apologise to Archbishop of Canterbury over Rwanda plan

Boris Johnson has refused to apologise to Justin Welby during Prime Minister’s Questions after he was reported to have hit out at the Archbishop of Canterbury over his criticism of the Government’s Rwanda migrant plan.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson hits back at archbishop for criticism of Rwanda asylum plan

PM accused Justin Welby and BBC of being harsher on policy than on Putin

The Independent UK

'Sickening, embarrassing and shameful' - North East MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign and brand him 'liar' after his House of Commons apology for breaking lockdown rules

The region's MP's have slammed the Prime Minister for breaking lockdown rules calling him an "embarrassment"

Chronicle Live

UK’s Johnson apologises for COVID ‘Partygate’ scandal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers ‘wholehearted’ apology for attending a birthday party during lockdown.

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The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson’s flimsy and feeble Partygate apology to MPs

While the prime minister did his best to sound contrite, Keir Starmer was in no mood to forgive

The Guardian - UK

Starmer calls Johnson ‘a man without shame’ as PM gives Partygate apology

Labour leader accuses prime minister of dishonesty, as senior Tory joins those urging him to quit

The Independent UK

Full text of Boris Johnson’s apology to MPs and Keir Starmer’s response

Sir Keir Starmer describes PM’s apology as ‘insulting’ and ‘nonsense’

The Independent UK

Overview: what has Boris Johnson said about Downing Street parties?

In the latest development in partygate, Boris Johnson has been told to resign by senior Conservative MP Mark Harper for breaking coronavirus laws.

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Evening Standard

House of Commons managers discriminated against disabled employee in ‘hot desk’ row, tribunal rules

House of Commons managers discriminated against a disabled employee after she “politely” placed a note on her desk asking it not to be used by others, a tribunal has ruled.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s House of Commons statement – the key quotes

The Prime Minister received a fixed penalty notice from the Metropolitan Police.

Tribune News Service

Boris Johnson apologizes to UK Parliament over ‘partygate’ fine

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized to the House of Commons for breaking the U.K. lockdown rules that he devised, while insisting he didn’t think at the time that he had done anything wrong.

Bristol Post

Partygate: Boris Johnson is 'a man without shame' says Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister apologised 'unreservedly' to the public for being fined after he broke Covid rules on gatherings, but he continues to deny that he knew it was a party

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson Offers ‘Wholehearted’ Apology over ‘Partygate’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday offered a "wholehearted" apology for attending an illegal party during lockdown - but insisted he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament. Johnson told lawmakers in the House of Commons "it did not occur to me" that the birthday gathering, complete with a…

The Independent UK

English Channel crossings: The proposed solutions Priti Patel was offered before striking Rwanda deal

Priti Patel accused critics of failing to ‘offer solutions’ but ministers have rebuffed numerous official recommendations since 2019

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson apologises in Commons over Partygate fine

Prime minister addresses MPs ‘with all humility’ repeating apology for breach of lockdown rules

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