Tory Party Divided Over Partygate Report and Boris Johnson's Future

Allies of Boris Johnson have launched a furious campaign against the Privileges Committee ahead of a Commons vote on Monday to endorse the findings that the former PM deliberately misled Parliament over Partygate. The Tories have designated it as a free vote, meaning backbenchers can decide whether to vote for or against, or choose to stay away altogether. Rishi Sunak has been branded "weak" after Downing Street suggested he could dodge the vote. The Commons vote will be held on Mr Johnson's 59th birthday, and if Tory MPs give their backing to the report, it would make the prospect of a political comeback even less likely for Mr Johnson.