Metro also leads with Boris Johnson facing a barrage of calls to resign after finally admitting he attended a drinks event during lockdown in Downing Street’s garden – claiming he thought it was a work event.
The Metro leads on the backlash over “partygate” – as 66% of people in a snap poll demanded the prime minister resigns.
Metro reports on how email evidence has emerged of a “bring your own booze” lockdown party at Downing Street – attended by 40 guests including Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie.
Omicron may have peaked with new cases falling for five days in a row, suggesting the rollout of booster vaccines and Plan B restrictions are working, writes the Metro.
Metro focuses on Novak Djokovic’s situation in Melbourne. The paper says the tennis star is being kept with asylum seekers in conditions “said to be even worse than TV Aussie jail drama Prisoner Cell Block H”.
Metro focuses on Boris Johnson’s belief that the UK can “ride out” the current coronavirus wave without needing any more restrictions.op
Millions of families face “seismic” energy bill rises this year, with experts predicting the average annual bill of £1,277 could surge 46% to £1,865 when the energy price cap lifts in April, reports the Metro.
Boris Johnson has promised millions of families there will be no lockdown ahead of Christmas, reports the Metro.
Deputy PM Dominic Raab has defended a photo of Boris Johnson and others in the Downing Street garden last year at a time when there were limits on mixing.Mr Raab said it showed a place of work and everyone was in suits, Metro reports.