Deny severance payouts to rule-breaking ministers – Lib Dems

Deny severance payouts to rule-breaking ministers – Lib Dems

The party is calling for “taxpayer-funded handouts” to “disgraced” former members of government to be scrapped as it enters the third day of annual conference. Some £530,000 was received in ministerial severance... Read more »
Covid rule-breaking claims ‘a load of nonsense’, Johnson says

Covid rule-breaking claims ‘a load of nonsense’, Johnson says

Boris Johnson has branded suggestions he may have taken part in further rule-breaking during the pandemic “a load of absolute nonsense”. The former prime minister would not say who he believes is... Read more »
Boris Johnson sacks lawyers after police referral over COVID rule-breaking claims – POLITICO

Boris Johnson sacks lawyers after police referral over COVID rule-breaking claims – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Boris Johnson severed ties with the government-appointed lawyers who were set to represent him in the U.K.’s coronavirus inquiry,... Read more »
‘Partygate’ rule-breaking in Westminster ‘disappointing’ says top government scientist

‘Partygate’ rule-breaking in Westminster ‘disappointing’ says top government scientist

The rule-breaking seen in the ‘Partygate’ scandal has been branded ‘disappointing’ by a top government scientist. Sir Patrick Vallance became a household name during the pandemic as he co-hosted Covid-19 briefings from... Read more »
Police float 30 more fines over UK government’s COVID rule-breaking parties – POLITICO

Police float 30 more fines over UK government’s COVID rule-breaking parties – POLITICO

LONDON — More than 50 fines have now been proposed as part of a police investigation into rule-breaking parties that took place at the center of the British government despite strict coronavirus restrictions.... Read more »
Police to issue 20 fines over COVID rule-breaking parties in Downing Street – POLITICO

Police to issue 20 fines over COVID rule-breaking parties in Downing Street – POLITICO

LONDON — The Metropolitan Police will issue 20 fines over parties which broke COVID laws and were attended by politicians and officials at the top of British government. Since January the police... Read more »
PM refuses 17 times to answer questions about rule-breaking lockdown parties

PM refuses 17 times to answer questions about rule-breaking lockdown parties

Boris Johnson said there is “not a jot” he can say about allegations of parties held in No 10 during Covid lockdowns as he repeatedly declined to say whether he will resign... Read more »
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New batch of No 10 rule-breaking allegations emerge to stifle Boris Johnson’s planned fightback

More allegations of rule-breaking in Downing Street have emerged as it was reported that Boris Johnson was looking to reboot his leadership after a bruising week. The Prime Minister’s administration was forced... Read more »
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Timeline: UK government’s alleged COVID rule-breaking parties | Coronavirus pandemic News

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure to resign after admitting he attended a garden party at his Downing Street residence in May 2020, in breach of his government’s coronavirus lockdown... Read more »

Man fined for standing in street on same day Boris Johnson attended Covid rule-breaking Downing Street party

The Londoner was among hundreds of people who were taken to court in breach of Boris Johnson’s Covid lockdown rules as Downing Street staff attended a party in spring 2020. A west... Read more »