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Johnson takes another bruising in the press following lockdown party apology
Even the international press piled on, with one German newspaper saying “Boris Johnson does not govern. He only plays premier”.
Tory minister insists calls for Johnson to resign are ‘opposition campaign’
Safeguarding minister Rachel Maclean said Boris Johnson’s decision to attend the May 2020 government party was simply “a lapse of judgement".
Sweating now? Prince Andrew sex abuse case will proceed, US judge rules
Virginia Giuffre will have her day in court after a judge ruled her civil lawsuit against Andrew can move forward.
Labour ‘let down UK’s working class’ after abstaining on welfare cap vote
“As the UK faces a Tory-made cost-of-living crisis, it is the duty of the opposition to fight for those being directly affected. However, yet again, the Labour Party are posted missing and continue to let down the UK’s working class."
WATCH: Tory MP insists he doesn’t know if Johnson should quit if he misled the govt
"I’m just asking you whether, if he misled the House, should he resign? And the answer, as you know, is yes," presenter Kay Burley said.
Hot take: Telegraph says Downing Street party is ‘Brexit revenge’
Tim Stanley said "there is a whiff of revenge for Brexit" with the attacks on Boris Johnson.
Watch: Mum ate dog food due to food poverty in harrowing video
“I remember things being really bad, to the point where at times I ate dog food," she said.
Video: Cabinet slammed after NO Minister had courage to raise parties with PM
"Despite all the scandal, all the corruption, spineless Government Ministers have continued to blindly follow Boris Johnson."
Scottish Parliament votes to ask UK government for immigration reform
"It is clear the immigration system is not meeting Scottish businesses’ and the wider Scottish economy’s needs," finance secretary Kate Forbes has said.