Calls for prime minister to quit after fine for Partygate breach

The Independent's Morning Headlines email [View online]( April 13, 2022 [Morning Headlines]( 1 / [Boris Johnson resists calls to quit after becoming first UK prime minister to be punished for breaking law]( Boris Johnson is facing calls for his resignation after becoming the first sitting prime minister in UK history to be found by police to have broken the law. Mr Johnson, his wife Carrie and chancellor Rishi Sunak were all issued with fixed penalty notices after the Metropolitan Police found they breached Covid laws by attending a 56th birthday party for the prime minister in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street on 19 June 2020, when indoor social gatherings were strictly banned. Labour leader Keir Starmer said the fines showed the PM and Mr Sunak had lied repeatedly about the Partygate scandal, dishonouring both their offices and the sacrifices of the British people. He said: “They have to go.”   2 / [Brooklyn residents in shock after rush hour subway shooting]( Manhunt continues for subway gunman who left 29 people injured 3 / [Nasa spots record breaking, huge comet headed towards Earth]( Vast object is falling towards the middle of the solar system – but will stop before it reaches us 4 / [Chelsea denied heroic comeback as Karim Benzema settles Champions League thriller]( Goals from Mason Mount, Antonio Rudiger and Timo Werner put European champions on the verge of an improbable comeback 5 / [Biden says Putin’s Russia committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine]( US president previously described Russian actions as ‘war crimes’ but stopped short of genocide declaration     The Big Question What would a far-right victory in France mean for the EU? The thought of an extreme-right leader standing at the helm of the European Union would be abhorrent to most members of the 27-nation bloc, especially in light of Russian aggression in Ukraine. But if Emmanuel Macron falters in the French presidential elections on 24 April and does not secure a second term, that nightmare might be just two weeks away from becoming a reality. Experts warn that a win for Marine Le Pen would have immense repercussions for France and the continent as a whole. This is what might happen should she emerge victorious. [Read the full story >](   Watch/ [Partygate: Boris Johnson’s repeated denials and excuses](   NUMBER OF THE DAY 22,000 –Nasa has spotted a record-breakingly large comet travelling at [22,000 miles per hour]( headed nearer to Earth.   QUOTE OF THE DAY “The nation has a right to hear about the scope of widespread institutional racism that includes teachers’ unions." – Hundreds of Black and Asian members have alleged that Europe’s largest teachers’ union is institutionally racist and condemned its “failure to protect minoritised groups”, [The Independent can reveal.](   [Subscribe today](     Other stories you might like   [One in eight private rented homes poses ‘serious threat’ to occupants’ health, damning report finds](   [Women sexually abused by Rochdale grooming gangs win ‘historic victory’ as police apologise for failings](   [Judge sentencing Insulate Britain protesters ‘inspired’ into climate action](       Articles available exclusively to subscribers Hamish McRae, The Independent: [Here’s why Easter travel chaos is ruining your holiday](   Other newsletters you might like [US morning headlines] US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie [Sign up]( [Climate warrior] Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists [Sign up](   If you can spare a minute we’d love your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.