The Conservatives have slumped to their worst poll rating in 11 months as the prime minister battles on several fronts. Tory MPs turned on Boris Johnson over plans for new Covid restrictions as a YouGov poll for The Times found that Labour had a four-point lead, its biggest since January when the country was in the middle of the winter lockdown. SponsoredMore than two thirds of voters are also now questioning Johnson’s integrity over his response to a Downing Street Christmas party held while London was, in effect, locked down. He has said he was repeatedly assured that there was no party and that no Covid rules were broken. The prime minister faces a rebellion next week with more than 50 Tory MPs expected

Source: The Times December 10, 2021 23:07 UTC