Tory MPs have told The Guardian they believe there will be enough no confidence letters to trigger a leadership contest after the publication of Sue Gray’s report into allegations of lockdown breaches.
Boris Johnson is set to announce the lifting of Plan B restrictions on Wednesday, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Metro quotes Boris Johnson saying no one warned him that the “bring your own booze” party in Downing Street’s garden would break lockdown rules and should not go ahead.
The Financial Times leads with Microsoft’s agreement to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard for $75bn (£55bn).
The Daily Mirror quotes Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s former chief aide, saying the Prime Minister “waved aside” objections to the No 10 party held in May 2020.
The paper says urgent action is needed to prevent a looming cost-of-living crisis for millions as fuel bills could double.
British troops with hi-tech weapons have been sent to Ukraine to thwart a feared Russian invasion, the paper reports.
Boris Johnson will call in the military to stem the number of migrant boats crossing the Channel as part of a plan to save his position, according to The Times.
