Woman's fury over 'extortionate' £150 fine for throwing sandwich crust to pigeons in Piccadilly Gardens

BBC Breakfast fans have hit back at Naga Munchetty after the TV presenter appeared to defend Boris Johnson over the controversial partygate scandal during an interview with Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister was issued a fine for breaking the law while attending a series of social gatherings at 10 Downing Street while the country had imposed a slew of strict lockdown measures.He has since come under intense scrutiny from the public, with many MP’s demanding Mr Johnson to resign as further investigations are being held into his social activities throughout 2020.But during Friday’s (April 22) instalment of the popular BBC One morning show, the 47-year-old came under fire after she appeared to defend the Prime Minister during a heated discussion with the Daisy Cooper.On the show, the broadcaster and her co-host Ben Thompson welcomed the politician onto to show to discuss the impact of his breach of lockdown rules during the peak of pandemic.The MP explained her reasons for why she feels that the Mr Johnson should step down after he broke the lockdown rules or take responsibility for his actions.She argued: “The problem is when the Prime Minister was found out he continued to lie and then lie again and then lie again.“Here we are many months later in the cost of living crisis …,” she continued.It was at this point that Naga interrupted: “You know this is a very explosive accusation to accuse the Prime Minister of lying.“Let’s be very clear, what specifically do you thing the Prime Minister has lied about?”This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Boris Johnson will face a parliamentary misconduct investigation, after MPs backed a crunch House of Commons motion over his breaches of coronavirus laws.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has insisted he has not considered quitting after flip flopping on calls for Boris Johnson to quit.

Loose Women host Christine Lampard was joined by Carol McGiffin, Judi Love and Gloria Hunniford on the show to discuss the recent apology from the Prime Minister.Christine asked the panellists if people should “move on” or whether he should be held “fully accountable”.Gloria said although she “understands” that people couldn’t have “weddings, funerals, or visit family in hospital”, she is “bored” of the narrative.She said: “There is so much else going on in our lives, so if I’m being really honest, though I understand the backlash, I’m getting bored of the topic. I think we’ve discussed it enough and he did say he bitterly regrets it.”She then asked Christine “where to go from there”, to which Carol gave her thoughts.

"I’m very sorry to say this, but I no longer think he is worthy of the great office he holds.”The PM offered a “wholehearted apology” yesterday after being issued with a fixed-penalty notice for attending a gathering in the cabinet room to celebrate his 56th birthday.Boris insisted, however, that he had not misled the Commons when he said last December that Covid rules were followed at all times in Downing Street. “It did not occur to me, then or subsequently, that a gathering in the cabinet room just before a vital meeting on Covid strategy could amount to a breach of the rules,” he said.At a meeting of Tory MPs last night, Boris again expressed “genuine regret”, but urged colleagues to unite behind him. He was flanked as he arrived by Rishi Sunak, who delayed a trip to the US to show support for him. During the meeting, the Prime Minister attacked the BBC and the Archbishop of Canterbury over criticism of the government’s plans to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has taken aim at Prince Harry over his cryptic comments about wanting to "protect the Queen".During an interview at the Invictus Games, the Duke of Sussex said he enjoyed visit his grandmother recently but wants to make sure she is "protected" and surrounded by "the right people".The meaning of Harry's comments was discussed during a segment on the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (April 20).Royal contributor Camila Tominey said during The Morning View segment: "Maybe we're reading too much into it." "He did sort of say, I felt, as a throw away remark, to be honest."I don't think he said it in a very calculated way there in that interview."Tom Swarbrick pointed out: "But that's also true of a lot of other things they've said isn't it? Again this throw away line which explodes because they are who they are and they talking about a family that is so important."Host Phillip added: "Yeah, but even though he thinks he has backed away from that lifestyle and said how much it affected his mental health, he still knows how it works."He continued: "He still knows that you can't, as him, have a throw away line like that.

his partygate scandal jibe. Last week, Downton Abbey star Dan took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson while discussing his new political drama Gaslit by US network Starz. Describing the series, he said: ‘Well, what you’ve got is a criminal for a leader who is wrapped in a messy war, embroiled in a stupid scandal and surrounded by ambitious idiots and really should resign and… no I’m sorry… that’s the intro to Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson has issued a 'wholehearted apology' to MPs over his Partygate fine - but insisted he did not know he was breaking his own coronavirus rules. The Prime Minister repeated an apology in the House of Commons on Tuesday, after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle approved a vote on whether he lied to MPs with his earlier denials.

Boris Johnson has issued another apology over partygate, expressing regret over being fined for a breach of his own lockdown rules by attending an illegal gathering in Downing Street.

Boris Johnson is expected later today to make a “full-throated apology” to MPs after he was fined by police for attending a birthday bash in breach of Covid rules. However, it's also thought he will stop short of addressing allegations that he instigated a separate lockdown leaving do.

A Cabinet minister has argued that Boris Johnson did not mislead the House of Commons over partygate allegations, having initially insisted that coronavirus guidance was followed in Downing Street.

KATE Garraway was forced to apologise after giving "misinformation" on Good Morning Britain over asylum seekers. The presenter, 54, made an error when she was chatting to Minister for Justice and Tackling Illegal Migration Tom Pursglove on the ITV show.

Loose Women. Fellow co-star Sunetra Sarker had to urge the panel "not to pile on Linda" after her comments.

Readers have shared their reaction to a woman receiving a fine for throwing sandwich crust to pigeons in Piccadilly Gardens, with some not offering an entirely sympathetic view.

Sky News colleague Colin Brazier over his stance on plans outlined by the Prime Minister to tackle illegal Channel crossings. Colin had responded to football pundit Gary Neville’s take on Boris Johnson’s decision to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.Gary had taken to Twitter to express his outrage, writing: “We’re sending people who try to seek a safe life here in the UK to Rwanda?“Is that what we’re doing? Lower than low we are at the top!”Colin quote-tweeted Gary’s post, claiming that Rwanda was a “peaceful, stable and relatively prosperous” country.He typed: “Rwanda is now a peaceful, stable and relatively prosperous nation.“If someone is in fear for their life - and seeking a safe haven from persecution - what’s wrong with Rwanda?”In response, Adam hit out at Colin: “Off you go!”Other Twitter users joined in on the conversation, which divided opinions on whether migrants should be sent to the African nation.Viewsfromleft typed: “There’s nothing stopping them from seeking asylum in Rwanda Colin.“You’re referring to those seeking asylum in UK.“The U.K.

Rylan Clark found himself embroiled in a surprise Twitter feud with none other than former Conservative party MP Edwina Currie on Monday, after Rylan tweeted about Boris Johnson’s upcoming fine for his lockdown birthday party, which took place in 2020. Commenting on the latest 'Partygate' news, Rylan tweeted on Tuesday: “He’s [Boris Johnson] officially broke the law.That's it ain't it?” The tweet landed him in hot water with I’m A Celebrity 2014 contestant Edwina, who told him to “get real”. In her reply to the former This Morning guest presenter’s post on Wednesday, Edwina wrote: “No, it isn't.

A Conservative peer has quit as justice minister over the breaches of Covid rules in Downing Street It comes after Boris Johnson was fined on Tuesday for attending a lockdown party.

Climate activists protested outside a prominent Edinburgh Government office today demanding plans a for a new North Sea gas field are rejected.

Lanarkshire politicians are calling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak after the pair were fined for having parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

TV and radio star Rylan Clark was caught up in an unexpected Twitter row with former Conservative MP Edwina Currie after being told to 'get real.' Rylan, who hosts the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two, took to social media to comment on revelations about Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

'The Prime Minister must stand down over the Partygate fine scandal' - that's the view of Rutherglen's MSP.