Downing Street

Lying and being rude: The many ways Boris Johnson pushed British parliament to its limits

Boris Johnson's two-and-a-half years in Downing Street have exposed some of the vulnerabilities of British constitutional norms, demonstrating how the combination of a strong parliamentary majority, ambiguous ministerial and parliamentary rules can give prime ministers a free hand

Larry the cat from Downing Street drawn into political fight for his residence

The cat is a stalwart of the UK political scene, and three Conservative prime ministers -- David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson -- have served under him

Who will be Britain’s next prime minister after Boris Johnson? The possibilities explained

Boris Johnson’s resignation as leader of the Conservative Party has paved way for the election of Britain’s new prime minister. Indian-origin Rishi Sunak is a top contender along with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt. Who else is in the running?

The Sue Gate report into Boris Johnson’s lockdown parties embroiled in new controversy: What we know of it

After senior civil servant Sue Gray released her report on parties in and around No 10 Downing Street during COVID lockdown, there is speculation that she was pressured by the Boris Johnson administration to amend details

UK PM Boris Johnson prepares for partygate report release

As well as his appearance in the House of Commons, Boris Johnson is also set to face a tough meeting of the powerful Tory backbench 1922 committee.

UK's Boris Johnson brings in new senior staff in bid to move past 'Partygate'

Johnson's grip on power has been shaken by public anger over revelations that his staff held “bring your own booze” office parties, birthday celebrations and “wine time Fridays” in 2020 and 2021 while millions were facing COVID restrictions

Johnson encouraged weekly Downing Street drinking sessions during lockdown, at the peak of the pandemic, suggest reports

The Daily Mirror claims Johnson encouraged his aides to "let off steam" despite being banned from socialising in big groups under his own lockdown rules at the peak of the pandemic

From illicit parties to Brexit 'lies', a look at Boris Johnson's scandals, blunders and rows

The British prime minister is facing a wave of public and political outrage over allegations that he and his staff flouted coronavirus lockdown rules by holding a drinks party in 2020 while Britons were barred by law from meeting up with more than one person

Calls grow for Boris Johnson to resign over Downing Street parties hours before Prince Philip's funeral

While Johnson was not present at either of the two gatherings in April 2021, since he was spending the weekend at his Buckinghamshire country estate Chequers, the latest revelations add to the saga around rules being broken at the heart of the UK government

'Bring your own booze' party leaves Boris Johnson with a massive hangover: What the controversy is all about

The British prime minister is under heavy fire after a leaked email from his private secretary reveals that his staff held a 'socially distanced' drinks party at a time when gatherings of people was banned