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Boris Johnson accused of ‘clocking off’ as he misses emergency meeting on heatwave

Prime minister visits air show as UK swelters in extreme weather

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson misses third COBRA meeting on heatwave as Labour says PM has 'clocked off'

Downing Street defended the PM's absence from the third crisis briefing in a row after he spent the morning at Farnborough Air Show, in Hampshire

Daily Mirror

Heatwave builds as UK temperature record ‘set to fall’

The UK has a “difficult 48 hours coming”, Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse said

Evening Standard

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Boris Johnson attends Farnborough Air Show amid backlash over heatwave response

The outgoing prime minister is at Farnborough as he faces criticism for not leading Cobra meetings being held in response to extreme temperatures

The Independent UK

Heatwaves caused by climate crisis may become regular event, says Met Office chief

Chief meteorologist says extreme temperatures ‘entirely consistent’ with human-induced climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Johnson defended after missing heatwave meetings as PM accused of ‘clocking off’

Boris Johnson was at Chequers over the weekend where he hosted friends for a party.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson attends plush Chequers goodbye bash after skipping latest Cobra meeting

Boris Johnson infamously missed five Cobra meetings while the Government sleepwalked into the pandemic and he will sat out what could be the last one of his tumultuous premiership

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Still the Top Gun? Boris Johnson visits RAF base as Tories vote on his replacement

Johnson donned military uniform as he strode out to a Typhoon fighter just like actor Tom Cruise’s character Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell

Evening Standard

Met Office issues UK's first ever red heat warning as temperatures set to soar

MINISTERS held an emergency Cobra meeting yesterday over concerns of record high temperatures this week that could put lives at risk.

The National (Scotland)

Johnson skips emergency Cobra meeting as experts warn thousands may die in UK heatwave

Prime minister stays at Chequers as NHS, schools and transport providers issue warnings about fatally high temperatures

The Guardian - UK

31C predicted across parts of England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs

An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson slammed for missing emergency heatwave meeting to plan lavish party

Invites have reportedly gone out to a 'leaving do' at the PM's taxpayer-funded country house, which has an indoor swimming pool.

Daily Record

Volleyball, ice cream and seven more reasons crowds flood Crosby Beach during a heatwave

It is clear to see why thousands are heading to Crosby this weekend - spot yourself in our picture gallery

Liverpool Echo

Boris Johnson to miss heatwave crisis meeting because he is ‘hosting Chequers party’

The Prime Minister is set to miss a COBRA meeting on Saturday

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Manchester Evening News

Transport services face 'significant disruption' due to heatwave, warns minister as he urges people not to travel

'This may be a moment to work from home'

Wales Online

Boris didn't attend Cobra meeting on heatwave and plans lavish party at Chequers

A Number 10 spokeswoman said the party, which will be held on Sunday, is a "private event with no taxpayers' money being spent"

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson skips emergency heatwave meeting and plans lavish party at Chequers

Boris Johnson skipped out on his second emergency meeting in a row today and tomorrow he is hosting a lavish goodbye bash at Chequers. A spokesman said Sunday's party was a 'private event'

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson 'holding farewell party at Chequers' as ministers called to second emergency heatwave meeting

The prime minister and his wife are reportedly holding a farewell bash at the PM's country residence as temperatures rise this weekend

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The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'hosts farewell party instead of working on heatwave emergency'

INTERIM prime minister Boris Johnson is skipping Cobra meetings to hold a party at Chequers.

Daily Mirror

UK heatwave: Cobra meeting to be held over 'danger to life' 40C forecast

Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse will chair a meeting of the Government's Cobra civil contingencies committee to discuss the heatwave with his fellow ministers

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson 'missing in action from emergency Cobra meetings on heatwave'

BORIS Johnson has been branded “missing in action” after reports that he will skip emergency Cobra meetings as the UK braces for an…

The Independent UK

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

Temperatures are predicted to climb over the weekend and into next week, the Met Office has said.

The Independent UK

Millions braced for record-breaking heat as ‘national emergency’ threatens disruption in England

Level four warning is in force across England for Monday and Tuesday

The National (Scotland)

Number 10 won't say if Boris Johnson will join emergency heatwave talks this weekend

DOWNING Street won’t say if Boris Johnson will be attending talks on preparing for the heatwave as he works from Chequers over the weekend.

Daily Mirror

UK's first-ever heatwave national emergency - from NHS to water and nuclear fears

Schools could close and transport and rail networks are likely to be affected but people will need to keep going to work as the extreme temperatures affect the country

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