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DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Election guru Lynton Crosby attending PM’s morning meetings

Greater role for head of polling company coincides with prime minister’s shift to the right

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson ‘hasn’t got enough fight’ for next election, his own strategist fears

Exclusive: Allies of David Canzini say he is concerned the PM doesn’t realise what a battle he has to win a second election

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Gray’s report confirms Boris Johnson’s agenda - his own survival

In today’s newsletter: When limiting the harm of the Partygate scandal is the government’s number one priority, what does that mean for how the country is run?

The Guardian - UK

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Australia has shown how quickly the right can crumble. Boris Johnson, be warned

The ousting of shameless culture warrior Scott Morrison should send a shiver down Tory spines, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray report to be completed by end of May at earliest, sources say

Senior civil servant expected to be critical of Boris Johnson when findings about Westminster lockdown parties are published

The Guardian - UK

Londoner’s Diary: Was Will Smith a slap in the face for comedy?

COMEDIANS are worried about Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock. “Absolutely thrilled that the Oscars incident has already led to people threatening to come to my gigs and punch me!” wrote comic Nish Kumar, pictured right.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson appoints combative election strategist David Canzini

Move is part of attempt to restore PM’s reputation amid new claims about ‘carnage’ at lockdown parties

The Guardian - UK

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Analysis-A change of style? UK's Johnson fights for political survival

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to shake up operations in his 10 Downing Street office to try to survive his gravest crisis yet over boozy events held at the heart of power during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Reuters

‘Wizard of Oz’: Tory MPs cheered by hopes of Lynton Crosby’s return

Analysis: Boris Johnson’s latest moves ‘bore the hallmarks’ of the Australian campaign strategist

The Guardian - UK

No 10 responds to pressure and says people will be told if PM fined by police over parties – as it happened

Downing Street had earlier refused to commit to disclosing the names of those who might be fined over lockdown parties

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson brings back election guru Lynton Crosby as he pleads with MP for his job

Strategist will ‘make sure we nail priorities’, says deputy PM

The Independent UK

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