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Boris Johnson Urged to Quit as Police Look at Covid Party Claim

U.K. premier’s office hosted party during lockdown, ITV says
Labour deputy leader Rayner says Johnson should stand down

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Kitty Donaldson

January 11, 2022, 8:46 AM UTCUpdated onJanuary 11, 2022, 1:08 PM UTC

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Boris Johnson is facing opposition calls for his resignation, as his office confirmed officials are talking to U.K. police over an alleged drinks party at his Downing Street office while pandemic curbs were in place in 2020.