on lies and bluster, "will be held accountable. "it will be scrutinised, it will be challenged "and it can and will be defeated." it's the seventh biggest by—election swing in modern political history. the prime minister has accepted personal responsibility for his party's defeat. i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire, and in all humility, i've got to accept that verdict. borisjohnson is facing calls to remove his cabinet secretary, simon case, who's leading an inquiry into downing street christmas parties after it was alleged parties were held in his own department. in other news, the uk has reported more than 93,000 new coronavirus cases — the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic. much more coming up in this half