Ian Blackford calls for PM to resign over Christmas party scandal

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With several scandals rocking the Tories, Sir Keir has seen a 6 percent surge in popularity since September according to a YouGov poll. The Labour leader drew level with the Prime Minister during the petrol crisis in a poll as to who would make a better PM. The exclusive Ipsos MORI poll for the Evening Standard was published as senior ministers were set for more emergency talks on tackling Britain’s petrol crisis.

For Boris Johnson, the polls do not as favourable.

The same YouGov poll that saw Sir Keir’s popularity rising is the polar opposite for the PM.

Since May 10, Boris Johnson’s approval rating has been on a downward slide.
Current statistics show that 64 percent of people think he is doing a bad job, 29 pecent feel he is doing well, and 7 percent are undecided or don’t know.

The Christmas Party-Gate affair is being seen by some as an ideal opportunity for Sir Keir to question the PM and boost his own credentials in the process.

Natalie Rowe said on Twitter: “All I’m saying is Keir Starmer had better have his ‘A Game’ on at PMQ’s today. If he doesn’t bring it in, then he never will.”

Suggesting the Labour leader should take more extreme action, Ian C said: “What should be the first question from Keir Starmer on PMQ’s…”

He added: “I’ll start… You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”

One Tweet by ‘The Political Editor’ said: “If Keir Starmer does not ask for Boris Johnson’s resignation at PMQ, then the British public in the North and South of England will never forgive him, let alone Scotland.”

He added: “The British electorate will see Keir Starmer as “WEAK” and will never vote Labour.”

Labour MP David Lammy also joined the debate over the affair.

Also taking to Twitter, the Tottenham MP said: “While people lost their lives, No10 partied. While people stuck to the rules, No10 broke them.”

He added: “While the nation suffered, they joked. This is absolutely sickening. They are laughing at us all. It’s one rule for them and another for the rest of us.”

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In response to the leaked footage, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called on Mr Johnson to “come clean and apologise”.

He said: “People across the country followed the rules even when that meant being separated from their families, locked down and – tragically for many – unable to say goodbye to their loved ones.”

He added: “They had a right to expect that the government was doing the same. To lie and to laugh about those lies is shameful.”

The Labour leader concluded: “The prime minister now needs to come clean and apologise. It cannot be one rule for the Conservatives and another for everyone else.”

Veteran Conservative Sir Roger Gale declaring that the situation bore “all the hallmarks of another ‘Barnard Castle’ moment” – a reference to the Prime Minister’s former aide driving 260 miles during strict lockdown conditions last year.

“No 10 clearly has some serious questions to answer. Fast,” tweeted the North Thanet MP.

The Labour leader concluded: “The prime minister now needs to come clean and apologise. It cannot be one rule for the Conservatives and another for everyone else.”

Veteran Conservative Sir Roger Gale declaring that the situation bore “all the hallmarks of another ‘Barnard Castle’ moment” – a reference to the Prime Minister’s former aide driving 260 miles during strict lockdown conditions last year.

“No 10 clearly has some serious questions to answer. Fast,” tweeted the North Thanet MP.

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