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January 22, 2022

Boris Johnson faces crucial week in battle to remain UK prime minister amid 'Partygate' scandal

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fighting for his political life over revelations about his role in parties during strict lockdown, faces one of the most crucial weeks of his time in office -- and one that will likely decide whether he remains in 10 Downing Street, or is forced to step down.

January 21, 2022

UK government garden party before Prince Philip's funeral: report details wine, pizza, and a slide

Boris Johnson faces further headaches as details of the ill-timed and inappropriate garden party only increase public anger at flagrant disregard by government officials.

January 21, 2022

Boris Johnson's 'partygate' scandal leaves many with second thoughts on the UK's PM

For Boris Johnson, facts have always been flexible.

January 19, 2022

UK reportedly seriously considering ending all COVID restrictions as PM Johnson faces party revolt

The U.K. had a more loose handle on restrictions prior to the omicron variant surge.

January 19, 2022

Boris Johnson claps back against calls to resign amid 'partygate' scandal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied calls to resign in a feisty performance Wednesday in Parliament — but it may be too little to prevent a push by Conservative lawmakers to oust him.

January 19, 2022

White House won't say if US will lift airport mask requirement as UK plans to ditch mandates

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that England would no longer be mandating citizens wear masks “anywhere” alongside announcing the cessation of other COVID-19 policies in the kingdom’s return to “Plan A.”

January 18, 2022

Boris Johnson denies lying about lockdown parties amid COVID pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday denied misleading Parliament about coronavirus lockdown-breaching parties, as senior government ministers said he would have to resign if he was proven to have lied.

January 17, 2022

Boris Johnson awaits 'partygate' report

As he fights for his career, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has one constant refrain: Wait for Sue Gray.

January 14, 2022

Boris Johnson's office apologizes to Royal Family for party before Prince Philip's funeral

Boris Johnson's office on Friday apologized to the royal family for holding staff parties in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral last year — the latest in a string of allegedly lockdown-breaching gatherings that are threatening to topple the British prime minister.

January 14, 2022

Ex-Johnson aide says sorry for party on eve of Prince Philip funeral

Boris Johnson’s former communications chief apologized "unreservedly" on Friday for a lockdown-breaching party in Downing Street last year — the latest in a string of rule-breaking social events that are threatening to topple the British prime minister.