The fall of Boris Johnson: How we got here and what comes next In the fog of the Tory civil war it’s good to know how we got here, writes Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Boris Johnson mutiny: can Rishi Sunak avert a Tory civil war? Rishi Sunak looks to have seen off a potential Tory rebellion – at least for now – after the shock resignation of Boris Johnson threatened a new period of instability and infighting within the party. The Week · Jun 12, 2023
Tory civil war enflamed as Sunak accuses Johnson of ‘not right’ peerage demands The Prime Minister said his one-time Conservative ally asked him to ‘do something I wasn’t prepared to do’. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Which Tory MPs have resigned? As record number of Conservatives step down Rishi Sunak writes to Robert Halfon and James Heappey to express his regret at their decisions Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak ‘at war’ ahead of Privileges Committee verdict on ex-PM Johnson clashes with Sunak over his resignation honours list, as much-anticipated report into whether former PM misled MPs over Partygate is set to be published Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023
Johnson and Sunak feud descends into warfare as they trade blows over resignation honours The row between Mr Sunak and his predecessor descended into further acrimony The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Boris Johnson formally quits as an MP, Treasury confirms, after day marked by war of words with Rishi Sunak – as it happened Boris Johnson accepts post of crown steward and bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds after accusing PM of talking ‘rubbish’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Rishi Sunak reveals Boris Johnson pleaded for honours list intervention from PM RISHI Sunak has revealed Boris Johnson pleaded with him to intervene to allow his honours nominations to pass. The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023
Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to ‘find a backbone’ and call snap election Call comes after three Conservative MPs quit to trigger by-elections within 24 hours The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Senior Tories tell Boris Johnson and allies to ‘shut up and go away’ Privileges committee is preparing to sign off what is expected to be damning report into former PM’s conduct The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023
Nigel Adams says he will do ‘utmost’ to help Sunak win election despite quitting The Boris Johnson ally became the third Tory MP to quit in 24 hours when he resigned on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023
Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams: who might win their seats? What are the opposition parties’ chances of winning the byelections triggered by the three Tory resignations? The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023
A matter of honours: why there is a row over Boris Johnson’s peerage list Former PM’s team and No 10 at loggerheads over resignation picks for the House of Lords and two resulting byelections The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023
Sunak did not remove names from Johnson’s peerages list, insists minister Allies of the former prime minister claim there was unhappiness with some of those nominated. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023 Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to ‘find a backbone’ and call snap election Call comes after three Conservative MPs quit to trigger by-elections within 24 hours
Wales Online · Jun 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak urged to call snap election after multiple resignations Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Conservative Party could split in two if people try to stop Boris Johnson returning to Parliament
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 ‘Pantomime has to end’: how Tories turned on Boris Johnson – and how it could break them After a statement laced with anger and Trump-like lack of contrition, the ex-PM’s demise could tear his party apart
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023 What the papers say – June 11 The fallout from Boris Johnson’s resignation as an MP continues to dominate the front pages.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023 Sunak urged to call snap election as Johnson ally predicts return for former PM The call by rival party leaders comes aftertive MPs quit, including Boris Johnson, in 24 hours.
Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023 Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to 'get a backbone' and call a general election NOW Keir Starmer said people have had enough of the 'farce' of Tory rule and want a general election now. He also accused Rishi Sunak of losing control as the Conservatives descend into civil war
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023 Furious Tories turn against Boris Johnson after ‘bias’ outburst MPs tell Rishi Sunak that the former PM must not be allowed to stand again, while Johnson ally Nigel Adams quits and triggers third byelection
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023 Tories in turmoil as bitter Boris allies force third by-election in ‘revenge’ attack Gove defends Sunak as senior figures hit out at ‘narcissistic’ Johnson exit statement – and warn he faces more sanctions
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023 Sunak faces test as another Johnson ally quits triggering third byelection Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, announced on Saturday he would stand down with immediate effect
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2023 Tories to face three by-elections as Labour claims Rishi Sunak ‘has lost control of his party’ Key allies, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams, followed the former Prime Minister in stepping down in the last 24 hours
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2023 Who is Nigel Adams? Tory MP and Boris Johnson ally resigns with 'immediate effect' TORY MP Nigel Adams has become the third member of the Conservative Party to resign from Parliament in the last 24 hours.