March 22nd 2023.
This morning, Boris Johnson is set to appear before the committee in order to respond to allegations that he deliberately misled Parliament regarding the 'partygate' scandal. A number of lockdown-breaking parties were held at Number 10, including his own birthday, during the pandemic.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Boris Johnson pictured at a party in Downing Street on November 13, 202, where he was seen holding a drink in his hand Yesterday, the former Prime Minister stated that some of the statements he made when the story first broke at the end of 2021 had been wrong, but he insisted that they had not been 'intentionally or recklessly' misleading. Nonetheless, a report by the committee earlier this month noted Johnson had been present at a series of gatherings in which it would have been 'obvious' to him that social distancing guidelines had been breached.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Boris yesterday admitted he misled Parliament over the Partygate scandal Last night, Johnson issued a bullish statement saying he was 'very much' looking forward to his appearance before the committee. He said he believes the evidence shows that he did not knowingly or recklessly mislead Parliament and that the committee has not produced any evidence to suggest he did.
Boris Johnson is set to be questioned by the Commons Privileges Committee this morning regarding allegations that he intentionally misled Parliament over the 'partygate' scandal.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Boris will be up in front of the committee this morning The former Prime Minister will be interrogated for around four hours concerning the lockdown-breaking events that occurred at Number 10, including his own birthday celebration. If it is determined that he deliberately deceived the House, he could be suspended as an MP, potentially causing a by-election in his west London constituency.
Yesterday, Johnson declared some of his earlier statements about the story had been inaccurate, but he maintained they had not been 'intentionally or recklessly' deceptive.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Boris Johnson pictured at a party in Downing Street on November 13, 202, where he was seen holding a drink in his hand He stated his claims that no regulations were broken and that there had been no parties were made 'in good faith' based on the assurances of his aides, such as former No 10 communications director Jack Doyle. Nevertheless, the committee's report indicated Johnson was present at a series of gatherings where it would have been 'evident' that social distancing guidelines were violated. It published inside Downing Street messages showing consultants 'contending' to explain how this behavior was within the rules.
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