Johnson’s campaign launch was marred by a series of serious scandals breaking - from his knowledge of Vote Leave offences now presented to the CPS - to misleading election adverts banned from Facebook.
Conservative Party chairman empty-chaired on Sky News as Tory election campaign launch is mired by scandals.
Kay Burley said James Cleverly was "probably 15 feet away from where she is standing" as she addressed the vacant seat.
In the past three days a number of adverts have been taken down from the site, including taxpayer-funded Government-backed adverts flooding Tory targets.
Labour set to hijack deal by putting down amendments for a second Brexit referendum and a customs union with the EU.
Labour could even back the Government's deal if a new national poll was attached to it.
The Labour leader cautioned MPs against backing an agreement even if there was a confirmatory referendum.
The move being contemplated by Downing Street, according to Robert Peston and Andrea Leadsom would be unlawful - in direct contravention of the explicit assurance that Johnson’s advocate gave to the Court of Session.
His comments came after Dublin rejected proposals for customs posts along both sides of the Irish border to replace the backstop.