Boris Johnson will hold a farewell party for his supporters at Chequers this weekend, according to reports. The prime minister will welcome guests to the Buckinghamshire country residence on Sunday, a source told Sky News. "The invitation comes from Mr and Mrs Johnson," the source told Sky. "It is their farewell bash at Chequers this weekend.
Partners and children are all invited." Downing Street did not deny the reports on Friday afternoon. Asked whether Mr Johnson is hosting a party for supporters at Chequers this weekend, a No 10 spokesman said: “As is usual practice, any political events would be for my political colleagues, it wouldn’t be a question for me, but I confirmed that the PM will be in Chequers over the weekend.” READ MORE: Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave It comes after Labour criticised the prime minister for not attending the government's Cobra meetings amid an unprecedented heatwave.
Ministers will hold a second emergency Cobra meeting, chaired by Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse, today after meteorologists warned of record high temperatures in England that could put lives at risk.
Downing Street was unable to say whether the prime minister would join in with the discussions over the weekend. A No 10 spokesman said: “Cobra met [on Thursday] and officials from across government will continue to meet regularly both today and throughout the weekend.” Asked if the PM is involved, the spokesman said: “As always the Prime Minister is kept up to date with all the latest information.” Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, said: “Boris Johnson has gone missing in action again.
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