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Blackford says Boris ‘must resign’ as witnesses say they will testify under oath that he did make the comments
The PM said he would rather "let the bodies pile high" than allow a third lockdown last year.
Hilton Dawson: ‘Hartlepool has been badly let down by London-based parties’
We spoke to the former Labour MP who is standing for the North East Party in the May by-election.
‘Bodies piling up’ comments show inquiry ‘needed now’ as majority regard PM ‘untrustworthy’ in poll
“Comments like this undermine public trust and reinforce the idea that people were not put first during this crisis."
‘Let the bodies pile high’: A look back at all the times Johnson has been ‘misheard’ in public office
From "f**k the families" of the 7/7 attacks to "clear the dead bodies" in Libya, here's a run-down of the PM's unfortunate 'misheard' comments.
UK warned Brexit deal has ‘real teeth’ and EU will take action if PM breaches terms
There are concerns in the EU that the UK had not yet fully complied with the terms of the earlier Brexit divorce deal and stressed that “vigilance” would be required in future.
Nick Delves: The Monster Raving Loony out to ‘abolish gravity’ in Hartlepool
He also wants to enrol the local darts team to help speed up the vaccination programme in the area.
Conservative polling jibes do the rounds on social media
The Tories have opened up an 11 point lead in the polls even though two in five people think the PM is corrupt!
PM said he would rather let Covid ‘rip’ than lock down, in latest allegation
Downing Street described the claims as ‘gross distortions’ of Mr Johnson’s position.
Out for the count? Starmer ‘fighting for every vote’ as Salmond ‘taking a swing’ at established parties
Sir Keir rejected the suggestions Labour’s West Midlands mayoral campaign was “in trouble”, after being asked about one poll which put party candidate Mr Byrne nine points behind incumbent Conservative mayor Andy Street.