142. Is this the end for Boris Johnson?

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  • 15 June 2023

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In a damning report, Boris Johnson has been condemned for lying to parliament over parties held in Downing Street during the pandemic.


In today's emergency bonus episode, Rory and Alastair debate whether this is the end of the road for the former UK prime minister.


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