Prime Minister Boris Johnson, under pressure over a scathing report on lockdown parties in Downing Street and with his party trailing in opinion polls, unveiled an aid package Thursday.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
U.K. Police Issue More Fines for Parties at Downing Street
Britain’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, was not among those affected, his office said, though neither it, nor the police, named those who were.
U.K. Labour Leader Pledges to Resign if Police Find He Broke Covid Rules
But Keir Starmer maintained that he was within the law when he had a beer with takeout food during a campaign meeting last year.
Boris Johnson and His Party Suffer Setbacks in Local Voting in Britain
But the British leader appeared to have survived the storm — for now at least — as the head of the opposition Labour Party came under scrutiny for violating lockdown rules himself.
U.K. Police Reopen Lockdown Inquiry into Labour Leader Keir Starmer
The police are taking another look at allegations that Keir Starmer drank beer in a lawmaker’s office, potentially subjecting him to political headaches similar to those suffered by Boris Johnson.
Why Boris Johnson Will Be Tested in UK by Local Elections
The British prime minister is under fire for lockdown-breaking parties. But many voters are skeptical that the opposition can solve issues such as soaring prices.
U.K. May Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda for Processing
The details of the plan will be made public on Thursday, but local news media have reported it may include shipping immigrants to the African country.
Johnson’s Cabinet Backs Him After ‘Partygate’ Fine
The support from the British prime minister’s party means he can likely ride out the immediate storm, but his troubles are not over, experts say.