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Boris Johnson: Ghani’s claims of Islamophobia taken ‘extremely seriously’

Boris Johnson has ordered a Cabinet Office investigation into Nusrat Ghani’s claim that her Muslim faith was partly to blame for her ministerial exit.

The Independent UK

5 reasons Boris Johnson is facing a crunch week that could end his premiership

The scandal-hit Prime Minister is awaiting the publication of Sue Gray's partygate report as other problems mount

Daily Mirror

Partygate inquiry: What happens next?

Senior civil servant Sue Gray may deliver her findings this week

The Independent UK

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Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson forced to announce inquiry into 'Muslimness' sacking claim as troubles mount for PM

Downing Street announced the turn-around early on Monday morning after a torrid weekend of claims by former Minister Nusrat Ghani that senior colleagues were 'uncomfortable' with her religious beliefs.

Daily Record

What the papers say – January 24

With the findings from Sue Gray’s investigation into Downing Street due out in days, many of Monday’s papers continue to focus on the embattled PM.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'said he couldn't get involved' to Muslim MP during sacking row

Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani considered quitting politics after an interaction with a Government whip who she claims said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a Downing Street meeting

Daily Mirror

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Carrie Johnson dragged into Sue Gray's inquiry for 'inviting pals during lockdown'

Whitehall enforce Sue Gray is expected to publish her findings on Downing Street parties early this week. It is not yet known if she will publish the report in full or summarise findings

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson met with Nusrat Ghani in 2020 over claims she was sacked because of her 'Muslimness'

Downing Street has said Johnson invited her to make a formal complaint

Wales Online

Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to face questions on Downing Street parties

Cressida Dick will face questions from a committee Shaun Bailey quit after we revealed details of his CCHQ lockdown Christmas party in December 2020

Daily Mirror

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK

Mum-of-5 warned she 'might not make it' in heartbreaking last post before Covid death

Karen Hobbs' sister Rachel, from Cardiff, is still reeling from her sister's death a year ago and blasted Downing Street for 'ignoring the rules' with its alleged lockdown parties

Daily Mirror

From conference highs to the abyss: the swift undoing of Boris Johnson

Less than four months ago, the PM was riding high and telling jokes in Manchester, a world away from where he is now

The Guardian - UK

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The prime minister is under pressure over claims about a series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Downing Street will not investigate MP’s blackmail claims unless evidence provided

Downing Street will not open an investigation into allegations MPs were blackmailed with having funding pulled from their constituencies if they did not support the Prime Minister unless evidence is provided, a No10 spokesman has said.

The Independent UK

No Downing Street investigation into blackmail claims, despite minister’s call for probe

Rebel Tories considering publication of evidence of alleged intimidation

Daily Mirror

How many letters are needed for Boris' no confidence vote? As Sue Gray report published

Boris Johnson’s leadership continues to flounder in crisis as he faces the possibility of a no confidence vote over the Downing Street parties. Here’s everything you need to know about the vote, including how many letters are needed to trigger it

The Guardian - UK

No 10 resists investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory MPs critical of Johnson until ‘evidence’ found – as it happened

No 10 says investigation will only be launched ‘if there was any evidence’ to support the claims, despite calls from Labour and Tory MPs

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The Guardian - UK

Covid live: Ireland to lift almost all curbs from 6am on Saturday; France reports 400,851 new cases — as it happened

Ireland’s premier Micheál Martin says ‘we have weathered the Omicron storm’; France reports 400,851 daily cases and 233 Covid-linked hospital deaths

Chronicle Live

North East mums re-live the pain and terror of giving birth alone in lockdown while Boris partied

The furore over a 'bring your own booze' event at Downing Street shows no sign of abating as we await the Sue Gray report

AFP

UK PM denies blackmailing Tory rebels

London (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday dismissed new allegations that his aides had tried to "blackmail" and threaten Conservative rebels, in a potentially criminal twist to Downing Street's "partygate" scandal.

The Independent UK

Ex-Tory MP who defected to Labour says he faced threat over proposed school

Christian Wakeford crossed the floor in protest at Boris Johnson’s leadership and the row over Downing Street parties.

The Independent UK

Downing Street ‘offered to ease Covid rules for Prince Philip’s funeral but Queen declined’

Queen wanted to set an example rather than be an exception to the rules, reports say

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s daughter Romy ‘badly’ hit with Covid at five weeks old

The prime minister cancelled a public appearance last week after Downing Street confirmed an unidentified family member tested positive for coronavirus.

The Independent UK

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