Can the prime minister be arrested?

Boris Johnson continues to face the fallout for his Partygate fine

Boris Johnson
 
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Boris Johnson yesterday fought off accusations that he was “not just a lawbreaker but a serial offender” as he faced MPs for the first time since receiving a fixed penalty notice.

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