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‘The gig’s up’: Senior Tory MP calls on Boris Johnson to resign over ‘unforgivable’ Partygate saga

‘The PM should be long gone,’ says Steve Baker

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Greater Manchester Tory MP says Boris Johnson 'no longer fit' to be PM

Hazel Grove MP William Wragg said he could not reconcile himself to 'the PM's continued leadership of our country'.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022

Tory MP issues devastating speech on 'toxic' atmosphere under Boris Johnson

William Wragg criticised the Prime Minister for using the Ukraine crisis to defend his leadership and revealed he submitted his letter of no confidence in the PM back in December.

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

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Johnson set to face investigation over claims he lied to MPs about partygate

The Government abandoned attempts to delay a decision on whether a parliamentary commission should investigate Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Every Tory MP calling for Boris Johnson to quit over Sue Gray Partygate report

Well over 30 Tory MPs have sent letters of no confidence to the 1922 Committee and a no confidence vote is being held. So how many MPs have submitted a vote of no confidence? We try to get inside the numbers...

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

UK lawmaker says he'll go to police with 'blackmail' claims

A British politician who accuses the government of blackmailing opponents of Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will take his allegations to the police

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Senior Tory to meet police over 'blackmail' claims against Boris Johnson's whips

William Wragg, who chairs the who chairs the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, said he will be meeting a Scotland Yard detective in the House of Commons early next week.

Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2022

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Government accused of ‘complete abandonment of moral compass’ amid claims of whips threatening MPs

Standards committee chair says he’s spoken to ‘about a dozen Tory MPs’ pressurised by whips

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

No 10 efforts to save Johnson are illegal, Commons standards chairman claims

Chris Bryant said threats to withdraw funding from constituencies of MPs seeking to oust the PM should be referred to the police.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Covid briefing: Five things you need to know as rugby fans celebrate news from Ireland

The Taoiseach has announced a lifting of restrictions saying 'humans are social beings and we Irish are more social than most'

Wales Online · Jan 22, 2022

Senior Tory MP William Wragg to meet with Met Police over No 10 blackmail claims

Backbencher accuses government of ‘gaslighting’ in response to his allegations

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Senior Tory MP to meet police to discuss No 10 ‘blackmail’ claims

William Wragg will meet a Scotland Yard detective over his allegation Downing St tried to intimidate MPs seeking oust Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Police 'to meet with William Wragg MP over No 10 blackmail claims'

William Wragg MP says he will meet with Metropolitan Police next week, according to reports

Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2022

No 10 resisting investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory critics of PM

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the allegations should be investigated.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Cabinet minister says claims of ‘blackmailing’ MPs should be investigated

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng could not rule out the allegation from a former Tory MP, but said it could be an attempt to ‘discredit’ ministers.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022

No 10 resists investigation into ‘blackmailing’ of Tory MPs critical of Johnson until ‘evidence’ found – as it happened

No 10 says investigation will only be launched ‘if there was any evidence’ to support the claims, despite calls from Labour and Tory MPs

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

‘There is no leadership election’ – Liz Truss voices support for Johnson

During her visit to Australia, the Foreign Secretary told reporters she wants Boris Johnson to ‘continue as long as possible in his job’.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Tories face more infighting as reports emerge of rebels’ secret recording

The PM continues to encounter claims critics are facing ‘intimidation’ as part of an effort to keep him in office.

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The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

MPs subjected to ‘blackmail’ as Boris Johnson fights for political life, claims senior Tory

Tory rebel claims smear stories placed in bid to silence critics

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Baby-faced assassin has Boris Johnson in his sights

Chubby cheeked William Wragg makes another attempt to bring Big Dog to heel by raising allegations of intimidation of Tory MPs by whips

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022

Boris Johnson says ‘no evidence’ Tory critics facing ‘blackmail’, after MP William Wragg’s claims

The Prime Minister rejects claims from senior Conservative MP of intimidating tactics being used to prevent vote of no confidence

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Who are the whips and what do they do?

The whipping operation in Parliament has been brought out of the shadows after comments from a Tory MP.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

UK Tory says Johnson’s team blackmailed MPs to stem rebellion

A U.K. Conservative lawmaker accused Boris Johnson’s parliamentary fixers of “intimidation” and “blackmail” as they battled to fend off a challenge to the prime minister’s leadership this week, and urged members of Parliament to report the matter to the police.

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Tory defector MP was 'threatened with not getting a school' if he didn't toe the line

Bury South MP Christian Wakeford backed up bombshell claims that Tory critics have been warned they could lose constituency cash for defying Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

‘Looks like checkmate’ for Boris Johnson, says senior Tory MP

Steve Baker questions whether PM can ‘save himself’ as pressure mounts

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