United Kingdom

UK MPs approve probe into Boris Johnson's alleged 'partygate' lies

If the inquiry by a committee of MPs finds that Johnson lied to parliament over illegal parties during Covid lockdowns, pressure will intensify for him to resign.

21 April 2022

United Kingdom

Opposition calls UK PM's response to Partygate scandal 'a joke'

Kier Starmer labelled Boris Johnson's response to the Partygate scandal "an insult to the public" after the UK PM renewed his apology in Parliament.

19 April 2022

United Kingdom

Tory MP says 'not the right or responsible moment' for UK PM to go

Sir Roger Gale says the Conservative Party should not hold a leadership election amid the war in Ukraine.

13 April 2022

Food and Drink

What wines do UK politicians drink?

The Government Wine cellar is a mine of English still and sparkling. And don't forget the Welsh!

12 April 2022

United Kingdom

UK PM Boris Johnson fined over Downing Street lockdown parties

The British prime minister and finance minister Rishi Sunak were given six fines between them for breaking the government's own COVID regulations.

12 April 2022

United Kingdom

More calls for Johnson to quit as police recommend 'Partygate' fines

Police have recommended 20 fines so far after investigating multiple Downing Street parties, breaking the government's own COVID lockdown rules.

29 March 2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson returns police questionnaire into 'partygate' scandal

Police are investigating a dozen social events in Downing Street and government offices during lockdown, spread over several dates in 2020 and 2021.

19 February 2022