House of lies: outrage as Republicans prepare to swear in fantasist Santos

New York politician who admitted making up much of his life story is facing calls for him to quit, even from within his own party

A crescendo of bipartisan outrage will accompany the swearing in on Tuesday of George Santos, one of the Republican party's most controversial new Congress members who has admitted large parts of his biography are a fantasy.

The New York politician, caught in lies over his family background, education and work history, is facing calls to step down from several senior figures within his own party before he even sets foot on the floor of the chamber.