NEWS STORY : Privileges Committee Suggests Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson May Have Lied to Parliament
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The Privileges Committee, a cross-party group of MPs investigating whether the former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament over lockdown gatherings, has announced that evidence strongly suggests that Johnson breached the pandemic rules and potentially misled Parliament. The committee also confirmed that Johnson will give evidence to them later on this month. The report into lockdown-flouting parties at 10 Downing Street is being treated as crucial evidence by the committee.
This investigation stems from allegations that Johnson attended gatherings at Downing Street during lockdowns that were not in compliance with pandemic restrictions which his Government had introduced. The committee is investigating whether Johnson misled Parliament in his responses to questions about these gatherings. The investigation into Johnson’s actions has been ongoing for several months and this report is likely to further fuel criticism of Johnson and calls for him to be held accountable for his actions. As a former Prime Minister, his actions and the integrity of his statements to Parliament are of significant public interest.
Overall, the findings of the Privileges Committee report into Boris Johnson’s alleged breaches of pandemic rules and potential misleading of Parliament are eagerly anticipated and may have significant and serious implications for the former Prime Minister and his reputation.
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