In a slight relief to many, India recorded a major dip in Covid-19 cases after reporting more than 16,000 cases for the past few days. 13,086 fresh covid cases were added to the total tally of Covid-19 infections in the country on Tuesday. 19 covid related casualties were recorded on Monday. This was a major dip from 16,135 infections logged on Monday.
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Policing minister Kit Malthouse and Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg are quizzed about the prime minister’s leadership as they arrive for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street. It has emerged that Boris Johnson was briefed about Chris Pincher’s conduct as a foreign office minister in 2019 despite repeated denials from Number 10 that the prime minister was aware of any formal complaint made against Mr Pincher. The MP for Tamworth resigned as deputy chief whip last week over allegations that he "groped" two men in a private members' club. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry has launched a scathing attack on Boris Johnson following revelations that the prime minister was briefed about an investigation into Chris Pincher’s conduct as a foreign office minister in 2019. It comes after repeated denials from Downing Street that Mr Johnson was unaware of any formal complaint made against Mr Pincher. Ms Thornberry said: “I think our politics has been dragged to a new low under this prime minister.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson enjoyed a traditional haka performance in the Downing Street garden when he welcomed his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern. Sky News
The newest Liberal Democrat MP has said his victory in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election shows that Boris Johnson must resign, as he called on the PM's allies to stop "propping up this failing prime minister".
Richard Foord warned: "The Liberal Democrats are coming. If you don't take action to restore decency, respect and British values to Downing Street, you too will face election defeats like the one we've seen here tonight." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anti-corruption Tsar John Penrose has resigned over Partygate claiming Sue Gray's reports has made it clear Boris Johnson has broken ministerial code. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp says he is “absolutely confident” the government “will be re-elected” at the next general election despite further Partygate allegations. The technology minister insists parties held at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns were investigated “unbelievably thoroughly” by the Metropolitan Police and Sue Gray. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour are calling for a vote in Parliament on whether Boris Johnson should be allowed to change the ministerial code in the wake of Partygate and the Sue Gray report. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has defended the Sue Gray report amid allegations it had been tampered with before publication. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters have marched on Downing Street after revelations in Sue Gray's partygate report about the way Whitehall cleaners and security staff were treated.
Petros Elia, general secretary of United Voices of the World trade union said: "We've come here today to hold this government to account, to demand that they stop the disrespect that cleaners are subjected to. Cleaners are routinely treated like second class workers, second class people." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thor: Love and Thunder's director is an indie movie legend, but can they survive against the MCU blockbusters? Report by Nelsonj. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have resigned from Boris Johnson’s government. It came just moments after the prime minister was forced to admit he did know about a formal complaint against Chris Pincher, following days of denials from Number 10. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has reacted to the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid from Boris Johnson’s government. The Labour leader said, “it’s clear that this Tory government is now collapsing”, and, “the Tory party is corrupted”. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary in protest at the prime minister’s leadership. The former health secretary arrived home on Tuesday evening saying he was going to “spend some time with my family.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is seen entering and leaving 10 Downing Street on Tuesday evening following Rishi Sunak’s and Sajid Javid’s resignations from Boris Johnson’s government. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn