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‘Party’s over, Boris’: what the UK papers say about Johnson’s Partygate resignation

Some newspapers focus on former PM’s accusations in fiery resignation letter, while others point readers towards damning committee report

The Guardian - AU

Boris Johnson steps down as MP to avoid being ousted over Partygate

The former prime minister jumped ship prior to being pushed after receiving the findings of a probe into whether he lied about Partygate

Irish Mirror

Boris Johnson: The former PM who promised to get Brexit done

His resignation statement on Friday came just hours after the Government published his long-awaited resignation honours list.

The Independent UK

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From dizzying heights to tumultuous lows, UK's political showman Boris Johnson steps down

He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.”

The Independent UK

'Not a single tear will be shed in Scotland' at Boris Johnson resignation, Flynn says

It comes after the Privileges Committee found the former prime minister misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Number…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson quits Parliament after learning he will be sanctioned over 'partygate'

The former prime minister quit as a lawmaker after receiving the results of an investigation over misleading statements he made to Parliament about a series of government parties during the pandemic.

WEKU

UK ex-prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP

LONDON - Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was quitting as a member of parliament, claiming he had been forced out in a stitch-up by his political opponents.

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Carol Vorderman slams 'disgusting' and 'robbing' Boris Johnson as he resigns as MP

Boris Johnson's political career has come to an end, thanks to the former PM resigning as a MP this evening, and Carol Vorderman couldn't be happier to see the one-time Conservative Party leader ousted

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson’s hopes for a comeback must surely now be futile

The ex-prime minister’s surprise resignation as an MP followed a collapse in his popularity that is likely to be terminal

The Guardian - UK

'There is a witch hunt under way'....Boris Johnson's resignation statement in full as former PM lashes out

He believes there is a plot to 'drive him out'

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson timeline: Extraordinary career of Britain’s former prime minister as he quits as MP

A lively journey from Fleet Street to Partygate by way of Have I Got News For You, the Olympics and Brexit

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson threatens comeback as he doesn't rule out standing in Nadine Dorries' seat

Boris Johnson’s spokesman declined to comment on the suggestion he would stand in Nadine Dorries former Mid Bedfordshire seat - after she quit earlier today

Daily Mirror

Johnson fires parting shot at Sunak, urging Tory party to ‘recover its mojo’

Boris Johnson hinted at a comeback even as he resigned as an MP, saying he was leaving Parliament ‘at least for now’.

The Independent UK

Former PM launches all-out assault on Rishi Sunak amid speculation of possible comeback

Ex-PM says he is leaving parliament ‘for now’ and spells out manifesto for ‘properly Conservative government’

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The Independent UK

In Pictures: Serial poll winner’s campaigning skills undone by Covid missteps

Boris Johnson was a formidable campaigner at the ballot box but failed to obey draconian rules he had imposed on others.

Daily Mirror

Tory plot to drop windfall tax in midst of cost-of-living crisis is branded obscene

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed plans to revert the tax back to 40% from 75% in a move that has been criticised by campaigners

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Boris Johnson quits as an MP with immediate effect over Partygate probe

Boris Johnson has announced he will resign as an MP with immediate effect.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's resignation statement in FULL as he lashes out over Partygate humiliation

The disgraced former PM said he was 'bewildered and appalled that I'm being forced out’ as he announced he would quit as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip immediately

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The Guardian - UK

Dame Priti and Sir Jacob: the allies and aides in Johnson’s honours list

Ex-PM also awards Shaun Bailey with a peerage and an OBE to the head of parliament’s hair salon

The Independent UK

Johnson quits as MP as he accuses partygate probe of trying to drive him out - OLD

The former prime minister said the Commons Privileges Committee investigation was acting like a ‘kangaroo court’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s resignation statement in full

The prime minister has quit over a privileges committee investigation into his conduct

Liverpool Echo

Boris Johnson resigns as MP with immediate effect after Partygate report

He has resigned with immediate effect

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson quits as Tory MP after committee finds he misled parliament

Boris Johnson is standing down as the Tory MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, triggering an immediate by-election.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson’s disheartening, shoddy honours list is an apt political epitaph

The ex-PM leaves parliament with a list evoking all that was wrong with his chaotic and damaging years in office, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir

The Independent UK

Senior aides implicated in partygate nominated for honours by Boris Johnson

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said it was ‘sickening’ that those who held ‘boozy lockdown bashes’ in Downing Street had been recognised.

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