Why does it always have to be the woman who carries the can for the mistakes of men?” Ms Vine asks. The paper’s leader piece focuses on Mr Johnson for failing to use “common sense” with the shifting narrative provided to the press about the alleged illegal revelry. “To both deny there was a party and say that any party did not breach the rules failed logic and propriety,” the editorial says. “The common theme behind all these scandals is Johnson’s arrogant belief that he is above the rules,” Mr Beattie writes. “It is probably too early to write Johnson’s obituary – but this week may have sown the seeds of his demise.”

Source: The Times December 09, 2021 08:31 UTC