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PM remains under pressure over series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown, 12 of which are under investigation by Met Police

Comparisons to the French queen abound whenever a female figure is drawn into controversy, writes Madeleine Pelling

Explainer: the British government reiterated Covid lockdown rules to the public – before staff headed to the garden

A further investigation would drag the issue out yet further

All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines

The joke was made on The One Show by guest star Dan Stevens

The Downton Abbey actor stunned the presenters into silence with his savage swipe over the 'Partygate' scandal

The hashtag #CarrieAntoinette, which compares prime minister Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie Johnson to the French queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), has been criticised as sexist. Commentators feel it relies on gender stereotypes and distracts from unfolding political events.

Analysis: Many believe it is only images that will ultimately prove whether Boris Johnson misled MPs over lockdown gatherings

John Robinson, whose wife, Pat, died from coronavirus in first wave, says PM should quit over rule-breaking

Former chief whip Mark Harper said Mr Johnson was not ‘worthy’ of leading the country on a tense day for the PM