Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson in front of the Downing Street Christmas tree. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
As I see it
by Bhavan Jaipragas
Leaks, lies and an illegal Christmas party: what Asia can learn from Boris Johnson’s latest crisis
The British prime minister is now facing his third scandal in which people close to him flouted Covid-19 rules, putting a question mark over his moral authority
This saga is not only a cautionary tale about how not to lead, but also an illustration of how a free press helps to keep officials accountable