Politics
‘I certainly broke no rules’, Quizmaster Johnson claims
The Prime Minister said his "virtual" festive quiz broke no rules - but an investigation will look at it anyway.
MPs urge Tories to scrap elections bill amid fears for democracy
Ministers have been urged to stop an electoral reform bill, which would risk “upsetting the balance” of the electoral system, MPs said.
Watch: Viral video calls out MPs for lying over No10 Xmas parties
"Will Ministers never learn?" asks Peter Stefanovic.
Parties probe could look at Johnson’s Christmas quizzing, Javid says
Labour has said the prime minister "might have misled" MPs over the Christmas party affair.
Johnson should face MP grilling over No 10 quiz farrago, Labour says
'It's time to fess up," Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, said.
UK ‘considering all options’ if Russia invades Ukraine, Liz Truss warns
The Tory foreign secretary contributed to a warning sent to Putin that there will be "massive consequences" if Russia invades Ukraine.
Education secretary labels Johnson’s Christmas quiz as ‘hype’
“Many people would have had similar quiz nights around the country," Nadhim Zahawi said in the prime minister's defence.
Johnson is an obstacle in the North Shropshire by-election, local Tories say
“He gives the general impression that he is a buffoon and that he is not taking things seriously; and what people think of that, I am sure, will come out in the election result," a Shropshire councillor and Tory mayor has said.
Priti Patel is ‘ready’ to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, reports say
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss reportedly have donors lined up. Other possible candidates are Michael Gove, Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt, Tom Tugendhat and Matt Hancock.