Boris Johnson’s ‘bombshell’ Partygate defence branded weak by Tory MPs ahead of TV grilling

Boris Johnson faced a “torrid time” at Wednesday’s showdown grilling on whether he lied over Partygate, according to Conservatives MPs who branded his defence dossier weak and predicted that he would be found guilty and punished.   The former prime minister lashed out at the committee of MPs investigating whether he lied to parliament –

The Telegraph Frontpage for the last day of 2022

Good morning. Rishi Sunak has brought back Covid travel rules for the first time since all restrictions were lifted in February, with travellers from China required to have negative Covid tests. Meanwhile, four of the Lionesses who won England’s first international football trophy since 1966 have received New Year Honours for their services to football,

The Telegraph Frontpage for Friday 2022 December 30

Rishi Sunak is considering the return of Covid travel restrictions for the first time since pandemic rules were scrapped in February, amid concern over soaring cases in China. And the world has paid heartfelt tributes to Brazil’s football legend Pelé, who has died at the age of 82. Headlines: Today’s essential news Covid curbs |

The Telegraph Frontpage for 2022 December 02

By Danny Boyle We have an exclusive report on how No 10 has rowed back on a free speech law designed to stop university cancel culture – and the best analysis after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, above, appeared to seek to upstage the Prince and Princess of Wales. Bill to protect speakers is watered

2022 November 19 Friday’s news by the Telegraph

A little bit later than normal, also presenting some news that would normally not catch the news. 😉 By Danny Boyle Good evening. Russia claims a successful test of its “Satan II” missile. We explore what that means, plus have the Autumn Statement fallout. Evening briefing: Friday’s essential headlines Nuclear tensions | Russia today carried