Three more Conservative MPs have called for Boris Johnson to quit due to the 'corrosive' effect of the Partygate scandal
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen, who previously said he would withdraw his letter of no confidence due to the war in Ukraine, has confirmed to his constituents he has submitted his letter.
Another Conservative MP, Elliot Colburn, confirmed he has submitted a letter of no confidence in the Prime Minister. Former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe told LBC earlier that Mr Johnson is "shambolic" as Prime Minister, but his flaws are "countered by huge successes". It comes as Downing Street is under renewed pressure to reveal if the Prime Minister's wife Carrie hosted a second lockdown party in the Downing Street flat, after No10 failed to deny the reports.
The Sunday Times reported at the weekend that an unnamed aide claimed to have told Sue Gray's investigation that they had messages showing Mrs Johnson met "several" male friends that evening, with the Prime Minister later heading up to the flat where they were gathered. "Downing Street were given clear guidance to retain any relevant information and co-operate fully with the investigation."
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