Boris Johnson's attempt to move on from sleaze allegations was thrown into chaos when a Tory MP blocked a bid to endorse the investigation into Owen Paterson.

Why the government's scandal row has rolled into Tuesday

The absurd and chaotic Owen Paterson affair continues, ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston writes. 

Government fails to end its Paterson embarrassment 

The former attorney general is alleged to have offered legal advice to the British Virgin Islands, remotely from his parliamentary office.

Probe demand after Tory MP accused of using Westminster office for second job

Dominic Raab said the government regrets "conflating" the individual case of Owen Paterson with attempts to overhaul the Commons standards watchdog.

PM under pressure as two ministers admit ‘mistake’ in handling of sleaze row

At an emergency Commons debate over the handling of the Paterson row, opposition MPs ridiculed the prime minister for not showing up.

Government 'regrets its mistakes' over handling of Paterson corruption claims

File photo dated 22/10/2019 of Owen Paterson who has has resigned as the MP for North Shropshire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised MPs a fresh vote on Owen Paterson's suspension for an alleged breach of lobbying rules "as soon as possible" after performing an extraordinary U-turn. Issue date: Thursday November 4, 2021.  Stefan Rousseau/PA


In the wake of the Owen Paterson row that led to the Tory MP resigning, here is a look at the rules around MPs' second jobs and lobbying.

What are the rules around MPs' second jobs and how to check if your MP has one

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson was "up to his neck" in the "Westminster sewer".

Sleaze row ‘storm in a teacup' as PM accused of 'trashing' UK reputation

041121 Boris Johnson and Owen Paterson, PA

Giving a peerage to Owen Paterson - a former MP who resigned amid a lobbying scandal  would be 'classic corruption', Scotland's First Minister has said.

Owen Paterson: Lords appointment would be 'offensive', says Sturgeon

Former environment secretary Owen Paterson said the loss of his wife, Rose, had come as a “terrible shock”.

Rose Paterson, wife of former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson, found dead at home

Ex-minister Owen Paterson said David Cameron should apply to leave the EU immediately after the general election next year. 

David Cameron 'should apply to leave EU'

Ministers have been steering clear of flooded Somerset - but for how long? But after Prince Charles' visit, don't expect it to last.

Ministers keep low profile after Charles' floods attack

Owen Paterson revealed today that the badger cull in Gloucestershire had been a failure 

Owen Paterson

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