Boris Johnson accused of targeting BBC to save his premiership

Government insider says announcement about abolishing licence fee was not expected this weekend

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Boris Johnson has been accused of targeting the BBC in a desperate attempt to save his own premiership, as the Labour leader insisted he had broken the law by attending lockdown parties and then lying about it.

A number of Tory MPs are said to be poised to demand Johnson's resignation amid anger from constituents over allegations of a party culture in Westminster while coronavirus restrictions were in place.