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politics2 years ago

"UK Parliament Condemns Boris Johnson for Lying to Them"

UK lawmakers have endorsed a report that found former Prime Minister Boris Johnson lied to Parliament about lockdown-flouting parties in his office. Johnson was found to be in contempt of Parliament, and the endorsement strips him of his lifetime access to Parliament. The report concluded that Johnson misled the House on an issue of the greatest importance to the House and to the public, and did so repeatedly. Johnson's legacy is a headache for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who took office with a promise to restore professionalism and integrity to government.

via Euronews|
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politics2 years ago

UK Parliament Delivers Scathing Blow to Boris Johnson Over 'Partygate'

The UK House of Commons has endorsed a report that found former Prime Minister Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office, resulting in a humiliating censure that strips him of his lifetime access to Parliament. Lawmakers backed the finding that Johnson was in contempt of Parliament by 354 votes to 7, after a debate in which many argued it was crucial to show voters that politicians are obliged to follow the rules and tell the truth. Johnson's legacy is a headache for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a fellow Conservative who took office in October with a promise to restore professionalism and integrity to government.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

'Boris Johnson's Partygate Deception Exposed'

A report by the UK Parliament's privileges committee has found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over his knowledge of COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street. The report accuses Johnson of committing "a serious contempt of the House" and being complicit in a "campaign of abuse and attempted intimidation of the committee." The report has no legal consequences, but lawmakers will vote on whether to endorse its findings and sanctions. Johnson resigned ahead of the report's release, claiming there was a "witch hunt" underway.

via USA TODAY|
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politics2 years ago

"Partygate" report reveals Boris Johnson's misleading of parliament and sparks Conservative party split.

A parliamentary report released on Thursday found that former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had misled fellow lawmakers over breaches in coronavirus rules on at least five occasions, acted in contempt of Parliament, and undermined the body's democratic process. The report also accused Johnson of being "deliberately disingenuous." The Privileges Committee requested that Johnson be stripped of his member's pass, a perk granted to former lawmakers that allows them to continue accessing the parliamentary estate in London's Westminster. Johnson denied the accusations and accused the committee of political bias.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

UK report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over lockdown parties.

A committee of UK lawmakers has accused former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of deliberately misleading parliament over rule-breaking parties at his office during COVID-19 lockdowns. The committee recommended that Johnson should not be entitled to a former member's pass, which enables most former prime ministers and lawmakers to gain automatic access to parliament. Johnson dismissed the report as "a lie" and "a charade", and accused committee members of waging a vendetta against him. The report further tarnishes Johnson's reputation and piles pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

via Reuters UK|
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politics2 years ago

"Report finds Boris Johnson lied to Parliament about lockdown parties"

An investigation by British lawmakers found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "deliberately misled" the House of Commons twice about a series of alcohol-fueled parties at 10 Downing Street during pandemic lockdowns. Johnson resigned from Parliament last week after seeing a draft of the committee report, which could have led to his suspension or expulsion from Westminster. The Privileges Committee recommended that Johnson be denied the Westminster pass that allows former lawmakers easy access to Parliament after they leave office. Johnson's premiership was undone by the scandal known as "Partygate."

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

UK Parliament Condemns Boris Johnson for Repeatedly Misleading Them on 'Partygate'

A committee of lawmakers in the UK has found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "deliberately misled" Parliament about rule-breaking parties during the COVID-19 pandemic and knowingly misled the committee itself. The committee recommended that Johnson be barred from getting the pass granted to former members of Parliament that allows them privileged access to the parliamentary grounds. The entire House of Commons will now debate and vote on the committee’s findings and recommendations. Johnson angrily quit as a lawmaker last Friday after being informed of the preliminary findings.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

"Boris Johnson Found to Have Deliberately Misled UK Parliament on Covid Lockdown Breaches and Parties"

A parliamentary committee has found that former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled lawmakers over breaches of his own Covid-19 lockdown rules during the Partygate scandal. The report recommends that Johnson is refused a pass to enter the parliamentary estate and calls his conduct a serious contempt of parliament. The investigation focused on whether Johnson knowingly misled lawmakers in the House of Commons when he reassured them that he was unaware of the parties. Johnson avoided a 90-day suspension from the Commons by resigning before the report was published and has claimed that the findings were politically motivated.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

The ongoing Partygate scandal and its impact on Boris Johnson's credibility.

Boris Johnson denies intentionally misleading Parliament over Partygate during a three-hour grilling by a committee of MPs investigating statements he made to Parliament. He admitted social distancing had not been "perfect" at gatherings in Downing Street during Covid lockdowns but told MPs the guidelines had been followed. The Privileges Committee is investigating whether he deliberately or recklessly misled Parliament, which could lead to suspension from the Commons. The committee will deliver its verdict on Mr Johnson by the summer, and the full House of Commons would vote on any recommendations.

via BBC|
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politics2 years ago

"MPs Share Evidence Ahead of Boris Johnson's TV Grilling in Partygate Scandal"

MPs investigating Boris Johnson over Partygate will publish new documents ahead of a televised hearing where he will be questioned live on TV. The former prime minister is accused of misleading Parliament over rule-breaking lockdown parties in Downing Street during his tenure. Johnson has admitted his initial assurances in 2021 that Covid rules were followed completely did mislead MPs but says this was not deliberate and that the hearing will vindicate him. The hearing could last several hours and Johnson faces being potentially suspended if MPs decide he deliberately misled them.

via BBC|
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