Boris Johnson accused of targeting BBC to save his premiership

Government insider says announcement about abolishing licence fee was not expected this weekend

Boris Johnson has been accused of targeting the BBC in a desperate attempt to save his own premiership, as the Labour leader insisted he had broken the law by attending lockdown parties and then lying about it.

A number of Tory MPs are said to be poised to demand Johnson’s resignation amid anger from constituents over allegations of a party culture in Westminster while coronavirus restrictions were in place.

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Source: The Guardian