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Boris Johnson says ‘no evidence to support’ allegations of blackmail by Tory MP William Wragg

Boris Johnson said he had seen “no evidence to support any of those allegations” following senior Tory MP William Wragg’s claims of conduct amounting to “blackmail” against critics of the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

UK Conservative lawmaker accuses government of intimidation, blackmail

A senior Conservative lawmaker accused the British government on Thursday of intimidating and attempting to "blackmail" those lawmakers they suspect of wanting to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of power.

Reuters

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

The Independent UK

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Commuters head back to work in 'new normal' after Covid Plan B restrictions scrapped

Brits are heading back to work this morning after Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped Plan B rules in parliament yesterday, ending work from home guidance

Daily Mirror

Next Tory leader odds: The favourites to replace Boris Johnson

PM now odds-on to be replaced in 2022

The Independent UK

PM being urged to quit by senior Tory is ‘damaging’, admits Javid

Minister says he disagrees with David Davis, who told Boris Johnson at PMQs: ‘In the name of God, go’

The Guardian - UK

Senior Tory accuses ministers of ‘blackmail’ against rebel MPs plotting to topple Boris Johnson

‘The reports of which I’m aware would seem to constitute blackmail,’ William Wragg warns – saying police should be called in

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Wishaw MP calls on Prime Minister to resign over Downing Street parties

Marion Fellows accused Boris Johnson of the ‘ultimate betrayal’ while the public made massive sacrifices as they followed the rules put in place.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson branded 'mafia boss' after Tory says police should probe 'blackmail' of MPs

Conservative William Wragg said rebel MPs had faced intimidation over opposition to Boris Johnson and urged them to report it to the police

Daily Mirror

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK

Will the UK go into another lockdown in 2022?

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

The Independent UK

Defection of former Tory MP has ‘calmed nerves’ of those jostling for PM to quit

Christian Wakeford said he refused to ‘defend the indefensible’ over alleged Covid rule breaches.

The Independent UK

Tory MP claims No 10 ‘blackmailing’ rebels as Wakeford says funding was threatened before he defected – as it happened

Latest updates: Christian Wakeford says he was threatened with funding loss; William Wragg urges alleged victims to speak to police

The Guardian - UK

Work from home guidelines UK: Current government advice explained

Boris Johnson repeals social restrictions for England as threat from Omicron variant wanes

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UK government puts animal welfare policies on pause

Delayed legislation includes ban on trophy hunting imports and stricter sentences for puppy thieves

Daily Record

Senior Tory MSP says Boris Johnson 'damaged beyond recovery' and will resign

Stephen Kerr, a close political ally of leader Douglas Ross, challenged the Prime Minister's interpretation of the Downing Street parties

The Independent UK

What is ‘plan A’, when is it returning and what Covid rules have changed?

Prime minister Boris Johnson hails return to ‘plan A’ in statement to MPs

The Independent UK

Sajid Javid insists Boris Johnson is ‘safe’ in his job despite ongoing ‘partygate’ inquiry

But health secretary admits scandal is inflicting harm – saying: ‘Of course things like this damage our democracy’

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Evening Standard

Red Wall Tory Dehenna Davison dismisses Boris Johnson coup claims as ‘bonkers’

A prominent “Red Wall” Tory MP dismissed on Thursday as “bonkers” that she was leading a coup against Boris Johnson but suggested his future was still in doubt.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How UK Conservatives can change their leader

Some Conservative lawmakers in Britain are talking about ousting their leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, over allegations that he and his staff held lockdown-breaching parties during the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Record

Five more Tory MPs 'considering' defecting to Labour over Boris Johnson partygate scandal

The Prime Minister could be forced out of office amid mounting anger about Downing Street parties when the public were in lockdown.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson has no plan for future of Britain, says Sir Tony Blair

Sir Tony Blair is accusing Boris Johnson of lacking a coherent blueprint for dealing with the major strategic challenges facing the UK.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson news - live: No 10 accused of blackmail against rebels as MP says defection ‘calmed nerves’

Conservatives face ‘death of 1,000 cuts’, David Davis warns

Reuters

Do you want to be British PM? There is no leadership election, Javid says

When asked if he wanted to run to be British prime minister and replace Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Thursday: there is no leadership election.

Wales Online

Covid briefing: Experts monitor a second type of Omicron that may be spreading faster

It comes as latest figures show that the Omicron wave has peaked in most parts of the UK

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