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Contest to replace Boris Johnson begins, opponents demand he goes now

As many as a dozen candidates were on Friday eyeing up replacing Boris Johnson as British prime minister after he was forced to quit by his own party, with opponents saying they want him out of Downing Street immediately.

Reuters

Boris Johnson breaks from his party in bitter resignation speech – what he said and what he really meant

Having apparently delayed the inevitable for as long as he could, Boris Johnson finally took to a podium outside 10 Downing Street on July 7 to say he would be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party. This ultimately means his time as prime minister is over too.

The Conversation

Outside No 10, Boris Johnson says his time is up to the tune of ‘bye, bye Boris’

There were heartfelt cheers and applause from his corner of loyalists, which was drowned out by the Benny Hill theme tune.

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Boris Johnson resigns over new scandal

"Them's the breaks," Johnson said amid "undignified but very fitting end"

Salon

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

After taking over from Theresa May in 2019, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. These are the frontrunners to take his place when he leaves 10 Downing Street.

ABC News

Boris Johnson announces resignation: "When the herd moves, it moves"

"The herd instinct is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves."

Axios

Boris and Carrie Johnson's lavish flat refurb which sparked huge sleaze scandal

Prime Ministers traditionally live above 10 Downing Street, however many have chosen the four-bedroom home above no.11, which Boris and Carrie Johnson spent thousands on

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Boris Johnson was the man who delivered England Brexit. But his legacy will be defined by a series of scandals

He was the charismatic rogue who delivered the Conservatives their biggest majority since 1987. But now Boris Johnson's legacy will be defined by a series of political scandals that ultimately brought him undone.

ABC News

Boris Johnson is going... these are the 11 scandals which led to his downfall

From 'Partygate' to Barnard Castle since entering 10 Downing Street in 2019 the PM's tenure has been characterised by a string of scandals

Manchester Evening News

All No10's Chris Pincher 'lies' in order as Boris Johnson summons miserable Cabinet

Stony-faced ministers stared across the table after they were sent out to 'lie' about what Boris Johnson knew of the Chris Pincher case. We have compiled all the things No10 said in order - and why they're being branded untrue

Daily Mirror

Glasgow man walking to London to stage protest over wife's marriage visa 'delay'

Mohammad Dadqooq set off on Saturday from Glasgow on the 400-mile plus journey. He plans to protest outside the gates to 10 Downing Street once he arrives in London.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow homeless charity calls on Nicola Sturgeon to visit soup kitchen 'to witness issues first-hand'

Homeless Project Scotland co-founder used the receipt of a national award to call on the First Minister to visit the soup kitchen the charity runs three nights per week under the Hielanman's Umbrella.

Glasgow Live

Votes being counted as Johnson’s future hangs in the balance

Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs against a “pointless fratricidal debate” about the party’s future.

The Independent UK

Johnson hints at tax cuts and warns against infighting as Tories decide his fate

Tory MPs are taking part in a confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s leadership as he battles to save his position.

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Johnson pleads for support from Tory MPs ahead of confidence vote

The Prime Minister highlighted his electoral success and warned that ‘fratricidal debate’ about the Tory party’s future could open the door to Labour.

Radio France Internationale

UK PM Johnson faces no-confidence vote, fall-out from 'partygate' scandal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence as a growing number of MPs within the governing Conservative Party have questioned the leader's flagging authority in the wake of the so-called Covid "partygate" scandal.

The Independent UK

No-confidence vote: Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate

Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report

The Independent UK

Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate

Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report

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Daily Mirror

Harrowing final photo of dad who lost his Covid battle while Boris Johnson partied

David Jackson and his sisters, Sally and Wendy, had obeyed the Covid rules and were not allowed inside the home of their Norman and their ill mum Christine, as the health of both started to fail

The Conversation

Partygate: how the Sue Gray report revealed the age of 'government by WhatsApp'

One of the striking things about civil servant Sue Gray’s report on lockdown parties at 10 Downing Street – aside from the alcohol consumption, vomiting and karaoke singing – was the presence of multiple WhatsApp transcripts.

The Independent UK

Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate - OLD

Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report

Reuters

More UK Conservatives pull support from Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

Three lawmakers from Britain's governing Conservatives pulled their support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday over a damning report that detailed a series of alcohol-fuelled parties at 10 Downing Street that broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray report: 9 bombshell findings with 4am party, vomiting, fight and wine on walls

Boris Johnson claims he's been 'vindicated' by the Sue Gray Partygate report. But the litany of findings about rule-breaking in Downing Street shows he's not exactly in the clear. Here are all the gory details explained

The Independent UK

Bereaved families say PM ‘has treated us like dirt’ amid partygate scandal

The group has repeatedly called for Boris Johnson to resign amid the revelations.

The Independent UK

Fresh party details emerge as Boris Johnson braces himself for explosive Sue Gray report

‘The whole thing is rotten, he’s got to go’ says senior Tory as scandal deepens

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