Hot water How bad are the Downing Street sleaze scandals for the Tories?

Sleaze allegations against Boris Johnson’s government have bubbled away for some time, but have been thrust into the spotlight again after the prime minister tried to overhaul standards rules to spare a Tory MP from suspension. Here are the scandals facing Downing Street, their damage rating out of 10 if wrongdoing is proven, and some suggested solutions.

Second jobs and lobbying 7/10

The scandal concerning Owen Paterson, who committed an “egregious” breach of lobbying rules for which he was paid more than £100,000 ($135,000), has raised wider concerns about politicians’ outside