Boris Johnson has faced mounting pressure from the public and politicians over the partygate scandal. Since news first emerged of Covid-breaking events at Downing Street and Whitehall, calls were made from across the political spectrum for him to stand down. Mr Johnson received one fine attending his own birthday party where he was infamously ‘ambushed with a cake.’ There was fresh scrutiny on the partygate scandal yesterday with the much-anticipated publication of the Sue Gray report. Yesterday Mr Johnson said: ‘I full responsibility for everything that took place on my watch.’ Metro.co.uk have compiled a list of the Tory rebels who have spoken out and called for their leader’s resignation. Stephen Hammond: MP for Wimbledon The Tory MP turned on Mr Johnson and submitted a letter of no confidence to 1922 committee today. Stephen Hammond, the veteran MP for Wimbledon, said he refuses to ‘defend the indefensible’. In a statement, he wrote: ‘The Sue … [Read more...] about Full list of Tories who have called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate
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‘Cream tea coup’ could see five more MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign today
Five more Conservative MPs are preparing to submit letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson , according to reports. A member of the government could even join the plotters after the publication of Sue Gray’s ‘update’ on Downing Street parties failed to quell discontent within the Conservative Party . On Wednesday, three more Tory MPs confirmed publicly that they had written to 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady, who needs to receive 54 letters before a vote is triggered. It now means that 13 backbenchers have told the PM to go due to his handling of ‘partygate’, that has provoked such anger among the electorate. They could be about to be joined by five more rebel MPs as early as today, The Times reported. The latest plan to oust the PM has been dubbed by some as the ‘cream tea coup’ as two of the MPs to speak out – Anthony Mangnall and Sir Gary Streeter – represent seats in Devon. Mr Johnson himself however has rejected calls to resign and said he … [Read more...] about ‘Cream tea coup’ could see five more MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign today
Boris Johnson could LOSE his seat at next general election – latest polls
Boris Johnson 'sleepwalking into the next disaster' says Walden Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s time in office is looking more precarious by the day. Sir Keir Starmer is leading the calls from opposition MPs for Mr Johnson to resign without delay. Pressure has ramped up on the Conservative leader after the publication of Sue Gray’s report into Government lockdown parties, on Wednesday. Related articles Brexit: 'Not what we voted for' furious Farage pinpoints Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Developments in the Partygate scandal have led to Mr Johnson’s popularity … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson could LOSE his seat at next general election – latest polls
Boris Johnson should NOT resign after bombshell photos—‘All political nonsense!’
Partygate: Tories are 'lumbered with Boris' says former MP Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Photographs of Prime Minister Boris Johnson raising a glass at a Downing Street party were released by ITV News on Monday evening. They show Mr Johnson with at least seven others at communications chief Lee Cain’s farewell gathering on November 13, 2020 – during the second coronavirus national lockdown. Related articles Brexit: 'Not what we voted for' furious Farage pinpoints Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Senior civil servant Sue Gray published her report on Wednesday and included nine images of Mr … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson should NOT resign after bombshell photos—‘All political nonsense!’
‘It’s because he took us out of EU!’ Labour baroness says Brexit bashing behind Boris coup
Boris Johnson criticism linked to Brexit claims Kate Hoey Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Baroness Hoey has robustly defended Boris Johnson in the House of Lords in the midst of the Partygate storm threatening to sweep the Prime Minister out of Number 10. The Brexit supporting peer took a firm stand against the lockdown breaching parties in Whitehall and the behaviour of the Prime Minister himself, but also delivered a clear slap down on critics of the Prime Minister who she believed held a grudge over Mr Johnson's leading role in Brexit. Related articles 'There's a gun on the table' EU 'very anxious' as Brexit tensions rise … [Read more...] about ‘It’s because he took us out of EU!’ Labour baroness says Brexit bashing behind Boris coup
GB News panel descends into chaotic Brexit debate ‘You’re a massive Remoaner!’
GB News: Dan Wootton calls Nina Myskow 'a massive Remoaner' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nina Myskow, a former columnist for The Sun, was ridiculed from multiple sides as she said she did not “respect [Boris Johnson] for Brexit because he dragged us into the mud”. In a debate on GB News, the panel erupted into fury, with Mr Wootton accusing the journalist of having a “visceral negativity towards” the PM. When Ms Myskow asked to “elevate” the debate beyond “calling each other names”, Mr Wootton said: “Well you just called the Prime Minister a liar”. Related articles The most ‘striking failure’ was the treatment of some staff within … [Read more...] about GB News panel descends into chaotic Brexit debate ‘You’re a massive Remoaner!’
Brexit POLL: Is a Labour-Lib Dem-SNP Rejoiner alliance a threat to Brexit?
Techne’s Michela Morizzo reveals latest findings from polling Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Express.co.uk understands senior Conservative Party figures have concerns about Labour forming a “Rejoiner alliance” with the Liberal Democrats and SNP . Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned that with Partygate behind him, following the publication of Sue Gray’s report, he needs to prioritise Brexit to prevent an ambush at the next election. Related articles Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Energy crisis lifeline: Sunak to make emergency announcement TODAY One source said: "The fact is … [Read more...] about Brexit POLL: Is a Labour-Lib Dem-SNP Rejoiner alliance a threat to Brexit?
Labour’s Reeves mocks Boris windfall U-turn and tells Tory MPs ‘he’ll make fools of you’
Rachel Reeves tells Tory MPs that Boris is making 'fools' of them Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced in Parliament an about-turn on the Government's position on a one-off tax targetting the mega-profits of British oil and gas firms. Welcoming the move, Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves took the opportunity to mock Boris Johnson for caving over the policy and turned to address Conservative MPs directly in a direct appeal to the Prime Minister's detractors within his own party. Related articles Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Energy crisis lifeline: Sunak to make … [Read more...] about Labour’s Reeves mocks Boris windfall U-turn and tells Tory MPs ‘he’ll make fools of you’
‘EU didn’t create this mess!’ Irish MP savages Britain’s demands to scrap Brexit protocol
Northern Ireland senator slams UK over Brexit protocol Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A member of the Irish Parlament has lashed out at Boris Johnson's Government over Britain's attempts to manufacture an alternative to the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol, against the wishes of the European Union and the Irish Government. Neale Richmond TD, the European Affairs spokesman for Fine Gael, has been a vocal critic of Brexit and used a recent address to blast the UK's demands for Protocol reform. Related articles Rejoiner alliance threat: Boris warned Brexit could be REVERSED Energy crisis lifeline: Sunak to make emergency … [Read more...] about ‘EU didn’t create this mess!’ Irish MP savages Britain’s demands to scrap Brexit protocol
WATCH LIVE: Children’s Parliament 2022 tackles the big issues facing Britain
Children's Parliament opened up by Katie Amess Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The venture, backed by the Daily Express, is also partnering with online education platform Wakelet and technology giant Microsoft. The Children’s Parliament takes the form of a fully-fledged Parliamentary debate, with half of the children representing the Government and the other Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Watch the Children's Parliament 2022 LIVE NOW in the video above Related articles Sir David Amess's daughter becomes Children's Parliament patron David Amess legacy lives on with launch of Children's Parliament Now re-named the Sir David … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Children’s Parliament 2022 tackles the big issues facing Britain