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UK opposition demands election amid Johnson 'farce'

LONDON: UK opposition leader Keir Starmer on Sunday demanded a general election as three MPs from the ruling Conservative Party, including Boris Johnson, quit parliament following a probe into Covid lockdown-breaking parties.

Bangkok Post

Laura Kuenssberg issues clarification after Grant Shapps's honours list claim

LAURA Kuenssberg was forced to issue a clarification about a claim made by Grant Shapps during his interview on Sunday morning.

The National (Scotland)

'World has moved on' from Boris Johnson, says Cabinet Minister as Tory war erupts

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps rejected Boris Johnson's claims he'd been forced out, saying 'he is the one who has removed himself' by resigning as an MP

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The world has moved on from Boris Johnson, says Grant Shapps

Minister slaps down claims that privileges committee was biased as Tory row over former PM’s exit intensifies

The Guardian - UK

‘World has moved on’ from Boris Johnson, says Grant Shapps amid party turmoil

In his resignation letter on Friday, Mr Johnson claimed a House of Commons inquiry was determined to find him guilty over Partygate and that he was the victim of a ‘witch hunt’

Evening Standard

Party could be plunged into ‘civil war’ if Tories block Boris’ return, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Former Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned that the Conservatives could descend into a “civil war” if they attempt to block Boris Johnson from standing in a safer seat.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s legacy? He has ruined Britain’s place in the world

The former PM’s insistence to ‘Get Brexit Done’ is the biggest historic mistake this country has made in peacetime

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Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to ‘find a backbone’ and call snap election

Call comes after three Conservative MPs quit to trigger by-elections within 24 hours

The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns of Tory 'civil war' as more MPs on 'resignation watch'

JACOB Rees-Mogg has warned his own party that blocking Boris Johnson’s return could plunge the party into “civil war”.

The National (Scotland)

The Tories won’t be fool enough to fall for Boris Johnson again

Away from the demands of power, few in the party will listen, says Henry Hill of ConservativeHome

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak urged to call snap election after multiple resignations

Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Conservative Party could split in two if people try to stop Boris Johnson returning to Parliament

Wales Online

The Observer view on Boris Johnson’s resignation: the Tory party is complicit in this disaster

His departure should prompt reflection among senior Conservatives about how and why they supported him for so long

The Guardian - UK

‘Pantomime has to end’: how Tories turned on Boris Johnson – and how it could break them

After a statement laced with anger and Trump-like lack of contrition, the ex-PM’s demise could tear his party apart

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – June 11

The fallout from Boris Johnson’s resignation as an MP continues to dominate the front pages.

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The Independent UK

Sunak urged to call snap election as Johnson ally predicts return for former PM

The call by rival party leaders comes aftertive MPs quit, including Boris Johnson, in 24 hours.

Daily Mirror

'Sunak must nip Johnson's comeback ambitions in the bud - and call an election now'

Boris Johnson was never fit to represent his constituents, much less to lead the country, so in some ways, his downfall is, at long last, a victory for common sense, for the people and for justice.

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to 'get a backbone' and call a general election NOW

Keir Starmer said people have had enough of the 'farce' of Tory rule and want a general election now. He also accused Rishi Sunak of losing control as the Conservatives descend into civil war

Daily Mirror

'Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are equally deluded and destructive as they face music'

Keir Mudie says Boris Johnson and Donald Trump operate from the same populist playbook – both turn on the mechanisms that get rid of them, both attack institutions that reject them

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The Independent UK

Labour ‘not taking anything for granted’ as campaigning begins

Canvassing began less than 24 hours after former prime minister Boris Johnson quit as a constituency MP.

The Guardian - UK

Furious Tories turn against Boris Johnson after ‘bias’ outburst

MPs tell Rishi Sunak that the former PM must not be allowed to stand again, while Johnson ally Nigel Adams quits and triggers third byelection

The Guardian - UK

Purely puerile Boris Johnson: the liar in chief has gone

There was no apology, no acceptance of responsibility and no courage from the disgraced former PM. Just sour grapes. Now things must change at Westminster, writes the Labour MP for Rhondda

The Independent UK

Voters in Boris Johnson’s constituency ‘turning away from Tories’

Some in the seat said the former PM was the victim of a partygate stitch-up.

The Independent UK

Tories in turmoil as bitter Boris allies force third by-election in ‘revenge’ attack

Gove defends Sunak as senior figures hit out at ‘narcissistic’ Johnson exit statement – and warn he faces more sanctions

The Guardian - UK

What’s next for Boris Johnson after leaving the Commons?

The former PM says he is only stepping down ‘for now’. But other opportunities seem likely to tempt him

The Guardian - UK

Sunak faces test as another Johnson ally quits triggering third byelection

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, announced on Saturday he would stand down with immediate effect

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