NEWS STORY : Calls for Investigation into the Conduct of Boris Johnson After Taking Daily Mail Column Role
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There have been calls to investigate the personal conduct of Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister, after he has accepted a role with the Daily Mail without following the required procedures. Just a day after the Privileges Committee after the House of Commons found that Johnson had deliberately misled the House, there are now further allegations of misconduct.
Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, Acoba, confirmed that Boris Johnson had failed to notify them of his intended employment which was a breach of the rules for former Prime Ministers. Downing Street have yet to comment on Johnson’s decision to disregard the usual procedures. Acoba have said that they will be contacting Boris Johnson to clarify the situation.
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