Independent

Boris Johnson has been accused of lying after evidence was revealed suggesting he personally authorised the evacuation of 173 dogs and cats from Afghanistan, according to The Independent.

The Independent also leads with the Metropolitan Police investigation into Downing Street parties, adding Sue Gray’s report could be released as early as Wednesday. 

An imam appointed by the government to draw up a definition of Islamophobia has said he received no “meaningful engagement” from ministers, reports The Independent. 

On the front page of The Independent is an exclusive story regarding Sue Gray’s “partygate” inquiry. The paper writes that officials in No 10 have said they have held back information from the investigation due to a “culture of fear”. 

Rebel Conservative MPs have said they faced threats for turning against Boris Johnson, reports The Independent.