Tory poll lead slashed to one point in wake of Paterson debacle
A new YouGov survey puts the Tories on 36 per cent - and Labour just behind on 35 per cent.
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
In pics: Even right-wing papers slam PM’s ‘day of chaos’ over U-turn fiasco
"Thoughtlessness, arrogance, complacency, being tone deaf to public opinion – in the past few days, the Tories have exhibited the traits of an exhausted government in its dying days," said the...Telegraph.
‘Black Wednesday’: Is this the beginning of the end for Johnson?
The PM's 'Owen goal' could have severe repercussions with the electorate.... this time.
Fire and rehire: Gove’s PPS given job back after Paterson abstention
Angela Richardson was sacked after abstaining on Wednesday's vote - but was handed her job back after a government U-turn.
Johnson U-turns over Owen Paterson suspension amid toxic backlash
Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted the move had "created a certain amount of controversy".
Boris left COP on private jet to meet climate sceptic Telegraph pal
Johnson went straight from Glasgow to a men-only members' club for a reunion of Daily Telegraph columnists.
Owen Paterson: Viral video slams ‘cowardly MPs’ and points out it’s not the first time
"What the PM and MPs have done today will undermine not just trust in government and trust in democracy it undermines the integrity of our political system... how are we allowing this to happen?"
Owen Paterson dodges suspension after Boris intervenes in lobbying row
Tory MPs were whipped to support the move to overhaul their disciplinary process instead of approving a six-week ban for Paterson.
G20: Best memes as PM compared to Benny Hill at summit
"I know lots of voters think Boris Johnson’s Benny Hill act is hilarious but sadly the rest of the world is now laughing at us, not with us."