Prime Minister Boris Johnson “retains the confidence” of the British people, a government minister claimed today - but with more 'partygate' revelations, that's surely starting to wear thin.
, and his premiership has been pockmarked with allegations of untruths. But so serious is the subject matter this time around, there may simply be nowhere to hide. accusing the prime minister of potentially misleading parliament
over what he knew of Conservative gatherings during lockdown. Johnson has repeatedly told MPs that he knows nothing of any rule breaking parties — a line he’ll struggle to hold if it's proven he was himself present at one. ... [+]But that’s the line the government’s sticking to, for now at least. No 10 says it has full confidence in Reynolds, though it said the same offor beaching Covid guidelines. It seems likely the prime ministerial aide will go under the bus at some point.
Whether that’s enough to pacify public anger is another question. The summer gathering took place at a time of incredible collective sacrifice. Grandparents were absent from first birthdays, students missed crucial exams, bereaved families were denied the closure of a funeral. Regardless, the prime minister believes he still has the confidence of the people. Perhaps, but surely that’s in danger of wearing thin.
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