The Independent writes that a number of senior Conservatives have disowned Boris Johnson’s attempt to neuter parliament’s sleaze watchdog, in a move that has been branded a “shocking blow to democracy in the UK”.
Boris Johnson flew back from the COP26 climate summit on a private jet for dinner with a friend, the Daily Mirror reveals.
Boris Johnson has been accused of a “colossal misjudgment” after 51 Tory MPs rebelled over his decision to block the suspension of senior MP Owen Paterson, according to The Times.
England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, has warned that too many people wrongly believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over, adding booster jabs and masks will help save Christmas, writes the Daily Express.
Astronauts returning to Earth have been warned not to go to the toilet after an issue on their rocket, reports the Daily Star.
The Daily Telegraph writes that under plans being considered by ministers, NHS staff will not be forced to have the COVID vaccine this winter.
Boris Johnson protecting MP Owen Paterson, who was found to have repeatedly breached lobbying rules, from being suspended also makes the front page of The Guardian.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of “wallowing in sleaze” by changing parliament’s anti-corruption rules to save Conservative MP Owen Paterson from being suspended, reports the Metro. You can read more about this story here.
In the US, the Federal Reserve has said it will begin scaling back its $120bn monthly bond-buying programme this month, according to the front page of the Financial Times.