Johnson Battles for Survival as ‘Partygate’ Engulfs Tories

  • U.K. premier in crisis amid reports of Covid rule breaking
  • ‘Contrite’ Johnson is ready to tackle Downing Street culture
Boris JohnsonPhotographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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Boris Johnson faces another bruising week, with his future as U.K. prime minister in the balance amid a furious public backlash over rule-breaking parties at his Downing Street office.

Six lawmakers in the governing Conservative Party have already called on Johnson to resign over allegations of alcohol-fueled get-togethers involving Downing Street staff when the country was in lockdown.