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Boris Johnson with Nadine Dorries during a Tory leadership hustings in 2019

Johnson tells truth 'to the best of his knowledge'

The British Prime Minister tells the truth "to the best of his knowledge", a Cabinet minister has said, as she suggested those calling for Boris Johnson to resign were those who wanted the UK to remain in the EU.

UK • 05 Feb 22

Senior Cabinet Office official Sue Gray said just four of the 16 events which she looked into are not subject to Metropolitan Police inquiries

Johnson may have attended as many as six events

The British Prime Minister may have attended as many as six events that are being looked into by police, according to reports.

World • 02 Feb 22

Boris Johnson has apologised over the gatherings

Senior Tory MP to call for confidence vote on Johnson

Senior Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood has said he would submit a letter of no confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

UK • 02 Feb 22

Boris Johnson remains under pressure as investigation into lockdown parties continues

Raab calls for lockdown party report to be published

The findings of a police investigation into parties at Downing Street and Whitehall should be made public, Britain's justice minister Dominic Raab has said.

UK • 01 Feb 22

Westminster awaits Downing Street 'partygate' report

Westminster is still waiting for Sue Gray's report.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Jan 22

Police in the UK have launched an investigation into multiple events

Police to investigate No 10 lockdown gatherings

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained braced for the publication of senior civil servant Sue Gray's inquiry into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street.

UK • 25 Jan 22

Partygate: Timeline of events as Johnson under pressure

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced repeated claims that he, his staff and civil servants broke the law at a time when millions of Britons were observing Covid restrictions. Mr Johnson has defended some of the events, collectively and colloquially known as "partygate", as work gatherings.

World • 19 Jan 22

Boris Johnson was said to be at his Chequers country residence the day of the Downing Street parties on 16 April, 2021

Downing St apologises to queen over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson's office has apologised to Queen Elizabeth II after it emerged that staff had partied late into the night in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral, at a time when mixing indoors was banned.

UK • 14 Jan 22

Boris Johnson told MPs yesterday 'there were things we simply did not get right and I must take responsibility'

Allies rally round Johnson amid calls for him to resign

Boris Johnson's future is hanging in the balance as cabinet ministers pleaded with Tory MPs to wait for the findings of an official investigation into Downing Street parties before calling for him to quit.

World • 13 Jan 22

Boris Johnson told the Commons: 'I want to apologise'

Johnson apologises for attending lockdown garden party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised for attending a "bring your own booze" gathering in the garden of Number 10 during England's first lockdown, as he battled to save his leadership.

UK • 12 Jan 22

Liberal Democrat Helen Morgan used her victory speech to thank party activists and to attack what she described as Boris Johnson's 'lies and bluster'

Johnson takes 'responsibility' for by-election loss

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he takes "personal responsibility" for a crushing by-election defeat in a constituency never previously lost by his Conservative party.

World • 17 Dec 21

Johnson awaits by-election verdict as polls close

The polls have closed in the North Shropshire by-election in England. It would deal a fresh blow to Boris Johnson if the Tories lose the ultra-safe seat.

World • 16 Dec 21

Jack Doyle made a speech and handed out awards at the alleged event last December

New claims emerge about Downing Street festive parties

The probe into alleged Covid rule-busting parties in British government circles has been widened to include another festive celebration and a reported staff leaving do.

UK • 09 Dec 21

Dominic Raab's comments have been seen as increasing pressure on Boris Johnson

Raab: Downing Street party reports 'unsubstantiated'

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister has said it would have been a clear breach of Covid rules at the time if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff held a party in No 10 Downing Street in the run-up to Christmas last year.

UK • 05 Dec 21

Boris Johnson's speech yesterday saw him lose his place in his notes, talk about Peppa Pig and impersonate a car

Johnson under pressure after chaotic Peppa Pig speech

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure within the Conservative Party to re-establish his grip following a chaotic speech to business leaders and a parliamentary revolt over social care.

UK • 23 Nov 21

Boris Johnson said 'no Whitehall civil servant could conceivably have come up with Peppa'

Johnson hails 'pure genius' Peppa Pig

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson enthused about a visit to Peppa Pig World and pretended to be a speeding car during an occasionally baffling speech to business chiefs this morning.

News Lens • 22 Nov 21

MPs will hold an emergency afternoon debate amid calls for an independent inquiry into the mounting allegations of apparent corruption

Corruption issue being taken seriously - Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure to appear before British politicians debating the standards system, as days of sleaze and cronyism claims against his government intensified with new revelations.

UK • 08 Nov 21

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen spoke by phone today (file image)

EU says no renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told the British Prime Minster there will be no renegotiation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brexit • 22 Jul 21

Brandon Lewis raised concerns of Jewish community at Policy Exchange

NI Jewish community faces challenges over protocol

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said the Northern Ireland Protocol could lead to Jews leaving the North because they would be unable to access Kosher meats from GB once the grace period on chilled meats ends.

Brexit • 08 Jul 21

Joe Biden and Boris Johnson met in Cornwall on Thursday ahead of the G7 Summit

Biden gave Johnson 'candid' message on NI Protocol row

US President Joe Biden had a "candid discussion" with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Northern Ireland, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Brexit • 14 Jun 21

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds were married by Father Daniel Humphreys (Downing St handout image)

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson married his fiancée Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral yesterday, his office said, confirming media reports.

UK • 30 May 21

Boris Johnson, who was buoyed by successful local election results in England last week, has long been dogged by questions about the holiday

Boris Johnson faces watchdog probe over luxury holiday

Britain's parliamentary standards watchdog has confirmed it is investigating Prime Minister Boris Johnson over how he paid for a luxury Caribbean holiday, the latest of multiple probes into his conduct.

World • 10 May 21

Nicola Sturgeon outside the Scottish Parliamentary Elections at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow today

No grounds to block independence vote - Sturgeon

The leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, said today there were no grounds for Westminster to block a referendum on independence for Scotland after the SNP won a fourth term in power.

World • 08 May 21

Boris Johnson's number appeared on a press release from 2006 when he was an opposition MP

Johnson's mobile number online for last 15 years

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's personal mobile phone number has been on the internet for 15 years, according to media reports, raising questions about national security.

UK • 30 Apr 21

Boris Johnson said he has "conformed in full with the code of conduct and ministerial code"

Johnson denial as flat refurbishment inquiry launched

Boris Johnson's refurbishment of his Downing Street flat will be investigated by the Electoral Commission as the watchdog said it is satisfied there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence or offences may have occurred".

UK • 28 Apr 21