www.theguardian.com/…A source told the Guardian that at least one FPN was issued on Friday to a Downing Street official who attended the event. As Johnson finished a two-day trade trip to India on Friday, a spokesperson said he had not received a new fine. (...)The prime minister was told his support was being “eroded markedly” after the government capitulated to allow a third investigation into lockdown breaches, sparking renewed jostling among those vying to replace him. Allies of Jeremy Hunt, the former health secretary, and Penny Mordaunt, a trade minister, were said by MPs to have renewed discreet preparations for a leadership contest.

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2022 19:27 UTC