![Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666496085_BorisJohnson.jpg)
Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties
Johnson said in written evidence that he had misled parliament but insisted he "would never have dreamed" of doing so intentionally.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Boris Johnson takes responsibility but will not quit over lockdown parties Boris Johnson takes responsibility but will not quit over lockdown parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653530651_BorisJohnson.jpg)
Boris Johnson takes responsibility but will not quit over lockdown parties
Official report blames senior leadership failures.
Thu May 26 2022
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UK police end Downing Street party inquiry, 126 fines issued
Police said the fines related to eight dates when events were held at Downing Street and other government offices during the lockdown.
Thu May 19 2022
![UK police to issue first 20 fines over Downing Street lockdown parties UK police to issue first 20 fines over Downing Street lockdown parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648551818_LONDON.jpg)
UK police to issue first 20 fines over Downing Street lockdown parties
Police are investigating 12 gatherings held at Downing Street and the Cabinet Office in 2020 and 2021.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643549460_BorisJohnson.jpg)
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership credentials have been badly tarnished by controversies and missteps in recent months.
Wed Feb 09 2022
![British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41643960667_boris.jpg)
British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says
Johnson is fighting to shore up his premiership in the face of growing anger over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![I'm sorry and I'll fix it, says UK's Johnson after lockdown party report I'm sorry and I'll fix it, says UK's Johnson after lockdown party report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643677890_LONDON.jpg)
I'm sorry and I'll fix it, says UK's Johnson after lockdown party report
A report on the lockdown parties held at Johnson's Downing Street residence criticised serious failures at the heart of government.
Tue Feb 01 2022
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UK PM Johnson refuses to resign over lockdown parties
First he said no rules had been broken but then he apologised to the British people for the apparent hypocrisy of such gatherings.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642633237_BorisJohnson.jpg)
UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job
The new allegation comes just days before an official investigation into the lockdown parties is due to be published later this week.
Tue Jan 25 2022