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Rachelle Abbott

The Leader podcast: Boris Johnson’s ‘future on hold’ for now

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to board an aircraft in London for a flight to Kyiv, Ukraine (Peter Nicholls/PA)

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A senior Tory MP’s warned Boris Johnson his future is “on hold” while Scotland Yard completes its investigation into ‘partygate’ … does that mean Boris can breathe easy for now?

Former chief whip Mark Harper laid out the stark reality for Mr Johnson ahead of the Prime Minister jetting out to Ukraine for diplomatic talks.

The Evening Standard’s Political Reporter, Rachael Burford, shares her insight about what’s happening in Westminster, when we can expect the findings of the police investigation into ‘partygate’ and what this all means for the PM.

You can also find us here, on your Spotify Daily Drive or wherever you stream your podcasts.

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