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Thursday briefing: What really happened at Chequers?

In today’s newsletter: As fresh allegations of lockdown gatherings emerge, the former prime minister finds himself facing new questions – and a new threat to his political future

The Guardian - UK

Just 14% of people think Stanley Johnson should get a knighthood, poll shows

Exclusive: Nearly half of public want end to honours system as Boris Johnson lines up gong for father

The Independent UK

The wife of ‘Sir Stanley’ couldn’t tolerate his abuse and nor should the rest of us

Boris Johnson’s plan to bestow an honour on his father is a blow to those seeking to protect women from domestic violence

The Guardian - UK

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Rishi Sunak delivers blow to Boris’s bid for father honour

Almost 250,000 sign petition calling for the prime minister to block Mr Johnson’s bid

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father knighthood, says Tory MP

Robert Jenrick said it was not ‘sensible for a former prime minister to nominate members of their own family for honours’

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father a knighthood, says Tory Minister

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick address the topic on BBC Question Time

Wales Online

Boris Johnson should ‘absolutely not’ give his father a knighthood, says Tory MP

Robert Jenrick said it was not ‘sensible for a former prime minister to nominate members of their own family for honours’.

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I thought my opinion of Boris Johnson couldn’t be lower. Then he nominated his father for a knighthood

The former prime minister either sees the UK as his own personal fiefdom – or he has an ulterior motive, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Who is Boris Johnson’s father? Stanley Johnson tipped for knighthood

Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son?

Evening Standard

Who is Stanley Johnson? Former MEP reportedly set for knighthood

STANLEY Johnson, the father of former prime minister Boris, has reportedly been nominated for a knighthood in his son’s resignation honours list.

The National (Scotland)

Exeter’s eight tries sink Harlequins and light up Twickenham in Premier 15s

Claudia MacDonald and Kate Zackary scored two tries apiece as Premier 15s leaders Exeter beat Harlequins 25-54 in front of a bumper crowd

The Guardian - UK

To understand the Zahawi story and Tory sleaze, look no further than Britain’s posh cliques

Government failure stems from a network of private schools and elite universities, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Who is top civil servant Simon Case?

The former royal adviser was one of the UK’s officials working on the border issues between the Republic and Northern Ireland created by Brexit.

The Independent UK

Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims

Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

BBC chairman appointed on merit, says Cleverly amid Johnson loan link

The Foreign Secretary addressed claims over Richard Sharp’s involvement in the then PM seeking a loan.

The Independent UK

BBC chair appointed ‘on merits’ rather than Boris Johnson ties, claims Cleverly

‘Not unusual’ to have senior BBC people with ties to political parties, says foreign secretary

The National (Scotland)

Viewers left fuming with choice of guests on BBC's Laura Kuenssberg programme

VIEWERS have been left fuming with the choice of guests to appear on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show.

Los Angeles Times

California’s endangered salmon population plummets amid new threat

They’ve been pushed to the brink of extinction by dams, drought, extreme heat and even the flare of wildfires, but now California’s endangered winter-run Chinook salmon appear to be facing an entirely new threat — their own ravenous hunger for anchovies.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine’s First Lady joins Camilla at event to highlight violence against women

The wife of the Ukrainian president said it was important the democratic world unites in the face of violence against women and girls.

The National (Scotland)

Momentum builds behind Boris Johnson as prospect of comeback looms

LIZ Truss announced on Thursday she would be departing Number 10 in just a week’s time after just 45 days in office.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson’s father Stanley hopes son will run to become prime minister again

However, he has 'no idea' if former PM will be a candidate

Wales Online

Boris Johnson's sister says Keir Starmer is 'Prime Minister in waiting'

The journalist and author claimed the Conservative Party was "split irreparably" but dodged questions about her brother's future

The Independent UK

Tory MPs ‘openly talking’ about removing Liz Truss, says ex-No 10 chief of staff

‘Very difficult’ for PM to recover, says Nick Timothy – as Rachel Johnson predicts Truss could ‘go down with the pound’

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries thanks Boris Johnson for never judging her accent

Former culture secretary says outgoing PM spoke to her ‘as an equal’

The Independent UK

Johnson pledges loyalty to Truss as he hints at taking back seat – for now

The outgoing prime minister suggests he intends to fade quietly into the background for the time being.

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