The Daily Mirror reports the MP who defected to Labour said he was told a new school would be scrapped if he voted for free school meals.

The Times front page says Tory MPs who want to oust Boris Johnson are considering publishing a secretly recorded conversation with the chief whip and text messages after they accused the government of blackmail.

The Daily Star has labelled Boris Johnson the “lame duck” prime minister. 

Millions could be in line for a £500 payout to help with soaring energy bills, leads the Daily Express.

Boris Johnson is facing a fierce battle with union leaders after they “frustrated” his plans to get Britain back to work, reports the Daily Mail.

The Guardian reports Tory whips have been accused of using “dirty tactics” to intimidate rebels.

 The Daily Telegraph splashes on the news schools are defying the government over face coverings in the classroom by insisting children continue to wear them – despite official guidance being changed.

Rebel Conservative MPs have said they faced threats for turning against Boris Johnson, reports The Independent. 

 Boris Johnson is facing another political crisis after a senior Tory accused his government of blackmailing MPs to support him, reports the Metro.

President Biden has hardened his warning to Russia after Kyiv said no attack is “minor”, according to the Financial Times.