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Dominic Cummings a ‘key witness’ in Downing Street party probe, says SNP

The inquiry into Downing Street parties would not ‘be worth the paper it is written on’ if Dominic Cummings is not questioned, Ian Blackford has said.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over Downing Street party, Dominic Cummings claims

The Prime Minister told MPs he "believed implicitly" that a BYOB bash on May 20 2020 was a work event

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over No10 party, says Dominic Cummings

The PM's ex-aide said he personally told Boris Johnson No10 was a “madhouse”

Wales Online

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Boris Johnson lied about lockdown party, Dominic Cummings claims

Johnson told MPs he did not realise 20 May 2020 event was social gathering but ex-aide says PM was advised not to allow it

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over party

Relating to May 20, 2020 Mr Cummings said a “very senior official” replied to top aide Martin Reynolds’ email, inviting 100 staff to the party, “saying the invite broke the rules”

Wales Online

UK PM's former adviser says Johnson knew about lockdown party

A former senior adviser to Britain's Boris Johnson said on Monday he was willing to "swear under oath" that the prime minister knew a party was being held at his residence during a COVID-19 lockdown, accusing him of lying to parliament.

Reuters

Boris Johnson knew about Downing Street drinks party and ‘lied to Parliament’, Dominic Cummings claims

Boris Johnson lied to Parliament when he said he thought the May 20 drinks party was a “work event”, according to a explosive blog post from his former right-hand man Dominic Cummings.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian view on the Tories and the BBC: a backlash sees off an immediate threat

Editorial: Nothing appears too valuable in British life that cannot be wrecked to save Boris Johnson’s premiership

The Guardian - UK

When is Boris Johnson's next Covid rules announcement in review of Plan B?

Plan B rules like mask-wearing, working from home and vaccine passports are set to be decided upon. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the government's decision soon

Daily Mirror

Dominic Cummings ‘would swear under oath’ PM lied to Parliament about parties

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson said he told the Prime Minister to get a grip on the ‘madhouse’.

The Independent UK

SNP say BBC licence fee freeze an attack on journalism to distract from Boris Johnson party scandals

The sudden announcement by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is seen as part of the government's the 'red meat' strategy to head off anger from Tory MPs over Boris Johnson's rule-breaking parties.

Daily Record

Sue Gray: Who is the Whitehall veteran tasked with investigating ‘Partygate’?

Senior civil servant appears to hold Boris Johnson’s fate in her hands

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson 'lied to Parliament' over Downing Street party

No10 deny the PM was 'forewarned' about a bring your own booze bash - but ex-aide Dominic Cummings said he personally told Boris Johnson and the PM 'waved it aside'

Daily Mirror

Dominic Cummings says PM was told No 10 garden party ‘broke the rules’ but said it should go ahead

Email sent by ‘very senior official’ will show prime minister ‘lied to parliament’ ex-chief aide claims

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson could announce end of Plan B THIS WEEK - but 'face masks will stay'

Work-from-home guidance and Covid passes in England are being looked at as the government prepares to announce the future of Plan B after January 26 - but reports have claimed face masks could stay

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Are you happy to pay for a TV licensing fee?

The news that the government is looking to scrap the license fee didn’t come as a surprise to many, nor did the timing of the announcement given the recent turmoil Boris Johnson’s premiership has found itself in, but it did cause an outpouring of emotion on social media for what…

Evening Standard

Partygate: Anger grows among grassroots Conservatives with calls for Boris Johnson to resign

Grassroots Tories in London are dismayed by the “Partygate” furore with a former junior minister joining calls for him to resign.

The Guardian - UK

Even if the Tories want Boris Johnson to go, no one is willing to give him a push

MPs may be waiting until May’s local election results to make their move, says the Spectator’s Katy Balls

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Daily Mirror

Can the Queen fire the Prime Minister and can anyone force a PM to step down?

The UK has a complicated (and unwritten) constitution and there are a number of ways a prime minister can be booted out of office. Boris Johnson's job is under real threat as he clings on to his position

Wales Online

Who would be acting PM if Boris Johnson were incapacitated under proposed new law?

Conservative MP Peter Bone has been trying for years to get a formal 'order of succession' enshrined in UK law

Daily Record

Boris Johnson must go as Ayrshire MPs and MSPs deliver thumping 15-0 verdict amid parties fiasco

The region's elected members to Westminster and Holyrood demand the Prime Minister resign following Downing Street gatherings.

Daily Mirror

Pub 'to be renamed The Lying B******' in response to Boris Johnson parties scandal

Daniel Davies, who owns what was once the James Atherton pub in New Brighton, near Liverpool, has suggested a new name for the venue, which has previously been called 'The Three B***ends'

The Conversation

What was everyone else doing while Downing street was hosting 'work gatherings' in the garden? A look at the data

Many people around the UK have been scrolling back through the photos on their phones to remind themselves where they were on May 2020, while staff at 10 Downing Street were gathering for what Boris Johnson insists was a work event but which is currently under investigation as a potential…

Al Jazeera

UK to task military with stopping migrant boat crossings: Reports

Critics slam PM Boris Johnson for ‘inhumane’ reported plan to put the navy in charge of English Channel operations.

Daily Mirror

Downing Street party culture saw staff 'booze at lunch' and 'wake up in same clothes'

Former aide Sonia Khan, who worked in No 10 and the Treasury under Theresa May and David Cameron, said 'the idea of mini fridges or having drinks underneath your table wasn't uncommon'

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