Boris Johnson is losing support from women voters as they sink to the lowest poll ratings in two years.

Today’s Daily Mail survey revealed that one third of respondents are less inclined to adhere to Covid rules following the Downing Street Christmas row.

Concerning the Prime Minister: Two-thirds of people said they did not trust him.

In the last few days, Labour’s lead among female voters has risen from 6 to 14 points. It is now on 45 per cent – compared to the Tories who fell by four points to 31 per cent.

Savanta ComRes’ poll revealed a significant change over the last week. Mr Johnson faced claims from lockdown-busting parties at No 10, and has imposed restrictions to counter the Omicron variant.

Since last weekend, support for the Tories dropped to 33%. It is the lowest level since October 2019.

Women voters are deserting Boris Johnson as the Conservatives sink to their worst poll rating in more than two years. A survey for the Daily Mail today reveals that a third of the public are now less likely to follow Covid rules in the wake of the Downing Street Christmas party row

Boris Johnson is losing support from women voters as Conservatives fall to their lowest poll ratings in over two years. Today’s Daily Mail survey revealed that 33% of people are less likely to adhere to Covid rules after the Downing Street Christmas party row.

A quarter of seven voters (14%) who backed the party during the last election are now undecided. Meanwhile, 6 percent have switched to Labour.

After rising two points to 39%, Sir Keir’s party is six points in front of the Tories. It had previously been one point behind them in last week’s poll by Savanta ComRes. 

Worryingly for the Prime Minister, two in three people said they do not trust him

Concerning the Prime Minister: Two thirds said they did not trust him.

When it comes to male votes, the parties are nearly neck-and-neck with Labour at 34% and the Tories at 35% respectively.

Many voters worry about Johnson’s integrity, according to the poll. Two-thirds (66 per cent) said they do not trust him – more than double the proportion who say they do (31 per cent).

A third of people (32%) said they’re less likely than others to follow coronavirus restrictions following claims that the Christmas party at No. 10 was last year.

Staff and aides were allegedly drinking, eating, and exchanging Santa secret presents at the Christmas party, which took place on December 18. This is in direct violation of London’s lockdown rules.

Indoor gatherings weren’t allowed in the event. Some 68% believe that Downing Street employees who were present at the event should be fired.

Ministers are considering locking down the country further. The poll showed that the majority of people opposed closing hospitality facilities and preventing family members from visiting.

49 percent of those surveyed said that they are opposed to the closing down pubs or restaurants where 31 percent is in favor. 

The idea of banning individuals from meeting with other households inside their homes was met resistance by 33% against and 47% for.

54 percent of respondents said that they support the government limiting the numbers of indoor events and banning international travel (54%). 

Among female voters, Labour's lead has grown from six points to 14 points in just the past few days. It is now on 45 per cent – compared to the Tories who fell by four points to 31 per cent. The Savanta ComRes poll found a dramatic change in the past week as Mr Johnson has battled with claims of lockdown-busting parties in No 10 and imposed new restrictions in response to the Omicron variant

In the last few days, Labour’s lead among female voters has risen from 6 to 14 points. It is now on 45 per cent – compared to the Tories who fell by four points to 31 per cent. Savanta ComRes poll showed a drastic change. This is because Mr Johnson has been fighting with lockdown-busting claims in No 10. He also imposed additional restrictions to counter the Omicron variant.

According to the survey, many voters are concerned about Mr Johnson's integrity. Two-thirds (66 per cent) said they do not trust him – more than double the proportion who say they do (31 per cent). Above, outside Downing Street as the Conservatives celebrated a sweeping election victory in 2019

Many voters worry about Johnson’s integrity, according to the poll. Two-thirds (66 per cent) said they do not trust him – more than double the proportion who say they do (31 per cent). Above is the scene outside Downing Street during the Conservatives’ historic 2019 election victory.

 

One in seven (14 per cent) of voters who backed the party at the last election now say they are undecided, while 6 per cent have switched to Labour. Sir Keir Starmer's party, which had been one point behind the Tories in a poll conducted by Savanta ComRes last weekend, is now six points ahead after it rose two points to 39 per cent

14% of the voters who supported the party in the last election say that they’re not sure, and 17% have switched to Labour. After rising two percentage points, Sir Keir’s party is six points in front of the Tories, having been one point behind them last weekend in Savanta ComRes poll.

A majority (56%) supports giving Covid shots to children five through 11. Chris Hopkins, Savanta ComRes associate director, stated that results revealed that Downing Street’s row had ‘cut through’ to the electorate and caused a shift in the polls.

He said that it didn’t appear as though 2019 Conservative voter are leaving the party in masse. 

Hopkins stated that while loyalty is lower than expected among Conservative voters last year, this does not mean they are switching to Labour. In fact, more people are likely to remain undecided.

These voters are much easier to win than people who switched allegiances. Labour aren’t popular enough, so this six point lead won’t be sufficient to enable Labour to rule alone in an election tomorrow.

Hopkins commented that “The Conservatives and their electioneering machines may be already dusting off the 2015-era “vote Labour”, get Sturgeon” leaflets. Labour would need a greater poll lead in order to become a government without SNP support at next election.

Savanta ComRes interviewed 2118 adults in the UK online from December 8 to yesterday.

There were seven parties… but the reasons that didn’t stack up

Nov 30:Story about the first Downing Street party breakings: No 10, a spokesperson, said that Covid rules had been observed at all times.

Dec 1: LBC’s Health Secretary Sajid Javid says that he didn’t go. Although I do not know the identities of those who were present at these events, I am certain that there weren’t any parties I was aware of. It doesn’t matter if it was No10 or any other government department; all rules will have been observed at all times.

The PM’s press spokesperson said that there wasn’t a party at a Downing Street briefing and added: ‘We don’t recognize these accounts.

Boris Johnson at PMQs asserts that ‘all guidance was followed entirely in Number 10.

Dec 2: Johnson says he won’t give further details to reporters “because I already have.” [what happened]’.

Dec 3: Maggie Throup (Vaccines Minister) tells BBC Question Time that all guidance was followed’. She dismissed the reports as rumour and hearsay and said she didn’t know of any parties.

Dec 5: Dominic Raab (Justice Secretary) insists that all rules were observed, but tells Andrew Marr of the BBC: “Of course,” he said to Andrew Marr that, if any formal party was organized, that would mean that that they had something that is clear violation of the guidance. If anyone holds a party which is against the rules, that would be a bad thing.

Dec 6:A spokesperson for the PM reiterated that there was no party, and Covid rules were followed at all times.

LBC’s Kit Malthouse, Policing Minister tells LBC that officials at No. 10 assured him as part of his briefing…that no regulations had been broken.

Dec 8: PMQs is told that Johnson says: ‘I repeat… that since these allegations came out, I was repeatedly assured that there wasn’t a party to the investigation and that Covid rules weren’t broken.

Dec 9: LBC interview with Mr Javid: “I received assurances from LBC that they were not.” [Covid]Rules that are broken in Downing Street at any moment. A party can’t be organized if these rules are broken. A party cannot be held if the rules are not followed.

Flats are assured by PM

Daily Mail by CHIEF POLITICAL COMMISSIONER

Boris Johnson, who was accused of lying regarding the extravagant makeover of his Downing Street apartment, had to be placated by his standards advisor yesterday

After an investigation by the Electoral Commission raised questions about Johnson’s denial of knowing a Tory peer, Lord Geidt requested clarification.

A report by the official said that Prime Minister Johnson had sent Lord Brownlow a text asking for more money than one year prior. Mr Johnson had assured Lord Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests, that he did not know who was paying for the £112,549 refurbishment at the time.

No 10, while acknowledging that Lord Geidt had been angered at the discrepancy in question, sought to be reassured that he wasn’t misled.

According to the official spokesperson of the Prime Minister, “We are working with Lord Geidt on any questions that he might have. But beyond that, we won’t be discussing any private discussions he may have with his independent adviser.”

A spokesperson declined to confirm whether or not the peer was provided with WhatsApp messages between Lord Brownlow and Mr Johnson, which were seen by the Electoral Commission. This led Labour to accuse Labour of the PM lying to them.

Nominated top spin doctor for Xmas row, full faith in the PM

Daily Mail by HARRIET TLINE 

Boris Johnson stood by his top spin doctor last night despite the claims that he went to a Christmas party at No 10, a lockdown busting event, last year.

Downing Street reported that Jack Doyle, the PM’s director of communications was in full confidence and that Doyle will remain at his post.

Yesterday night, it was reported Mr Doyle made an offer to resign but Mr Johnson declined to take his resignation.

Former Daily Mail journalist Mr Doyle is said to have “made a thank you speech” and given out awards at the controversial December 18 bash.

Boris Johnson was last night standing by his top spin doctor despite claims he attended a lockdown-busting Christmas party in No 10 last year. Downing Street said the PM has 'full confidence' in his director of communications, Jack Doyle (above), and that he remained in post

Boris Johnson, the top spin doctor at Downing Street was there last night to support him despite allegations that he went to a Lockdown-busting Christmas Party in No 10. Downing Street stated that the PM had ‘full faith’ in Jack Doyle, his director of communications (above) and that he remains in post

According to reports, up to 50 employees attended the “boozy” party. There were revellers who reportedly partied past midnight and exchanging Secret Santa gifts.

A source said that the deputy communications director at the time had given a speech to reporters to say thanks for the work they did in fighting the pandemic.

It was reported that he had spent much of the night locked up in Covid meetings, with officials and ministers, as preparation for the “Tier Four” announcement on the next day.

Mr Johnson’s former aide Dominic Cummings – who left Downing Street weeks before the alleged party following a behind-the-scenes power struggle – yesterday tweeted that Mr Doyle was ‘a gonner’ but that he would remain in post until the conclusion of Cabinet Secretary Simon Case’s inquiry into the parties.

On Twitter, he wrote: “Jack D is going toner but [the PM] will be thinking, ‘not now, gotta keep him as the sacrifice for Case’s inquiry then – I’m shocked shocked I tell you to discover there was a party and I was misled – do a deal with Jack to keep all the wallpaper horror buried…’

He said that there will be many pictures of parties, which would inevitably go viral.

Cummings tried to discredit claims that the PM wouldn’t have known anything about No10’s parties.

Sir John Redwood is a Tory senior MP and asked Mr Johnson yesterday to expedite the review of the alleged parties, as well as ‘take actions’ against any person who has broken the rules.

Twitter user He said: “The PM should speed up the report to parties by officials from No 10.

“He must pursue those who break the covid rules. They were the one’s telling everyone to do the same. It is time to collaborate with a smaller team that he trusts.