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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|
#boris-johnson#conservative-party#contempt-of-parliament
politics2 years ago

UK MPs Condemn Boris Johnson for Misleading Parliament

UK MPs have voted to approve a report recommending sanctioning former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for lying to parliament about boozy, law-breaking parties held during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the former leader should have his parliamentary pass revoked and recommended a 90-day suspension from parliament. Johnson resigned from parliament 10 days ago after seeing an advance copy of the report. The scandal over gatherings in the prime minister’s Downing Street headquarters and other government buildings in 2020 and 2021 has sparked anger among Britons who had followed rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

via Al Jazeera English|
#boris-johnson#covid-19-pandemic#partygate-scandal
politics2 years ago

"UK Parliament Votes on Partygate Report Amidst Johnson's Controversies"

On his 59th birthday, Boris Johnson faces a debate in Parliament over a report that concluded he had lied to the legislative body about breaking pandemic lockdown rules. If the House of Commons backs the report's conclusions, Johnson could be denied a lifetime pass to parliamentary buildings. Last week, the Privileges Committee concluded that Johnson had knowingly misled Parliament, which could lead to sanctions or a recall election. Johnson avoided a more severe sanction by preemptively resigning his seat. The Conservative Party is facing multiple scandals, and the government is trailing the opposition Labour Party in the polls.

via The Washington Post|
#boris-johnson#conservative-party#parliament
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson's Daily Mail Job Sparks Ethics Controversy

Boris Johnson, who resigned from Parliament amid the Partygate scandal, has joined The Daily Mail as a columnist. The newspaper announced that Johnson would publish his first column on Friday afternoon and every Saturday going forward. However, Johnson's new gig has landed him in more ethical hot water as he's accused of violating anti-corruption policies by only informing the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments of his new job 30 minutes before it was publicly announced.

via The Daily Beast|
#anti-corruption-policies#boris-johnson#journalism
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|
#boris-johnson#contempt-of-parliament#covid-19
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson's resignation marks the end of an era.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's sudden and angry exit from Parliament due to the "partygate" scandal has left many to conclude his political career might really be over. Johnson essentially quit before he could be fired, as the fallout from the scandal involving boozy parties held during Covid lockdowns threatened to leave him facing a recall vote he was likely to lose. Johnson's departure creates a major headache for current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is trailing in the polls and now faces contests for three Conservative parliamentary seats, offering momentum to Labour ahead of nationwide elections next year that it's projected to win.

via NBC News|
#boris-johnson#conservative-party#partygate-scandal
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson resigns from UK Parliament amidst Partygate scandal.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as a Member of Parliament, citing a report from the Commons Select Committee of Privileges over whether he had deceived the House of Commons by saying that he followed all COVID-19 lockdown rules amid the "Partygate" scandal. Johnson defended his innocence and criticized current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the Conservative Party's unpopularity. His resignation will trigger a by-election for his seat in a swing district.

via Fox News|
#boris-johnson#conservative-party#partygate-scandal
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson's Political Future in Jeopardy Amidst Partygate Scandal.

Boris Johnson, former UK prime minister, faced questioning by a committee of MPs about the Partygate scandal, in which Covid rules were broken during gatherings in Downing Street while the country was in lockdown. Johnson denied any parties had taken place, but later admitted his statements were wrong. The committee is now investigating whether he made them "recklessly". If found guilty, he could face suspension and a byelection in his constituency, which could sink his political career. Johnson's allies insist he has done nothing wrong, but his support among colleagues and voters is waning.

via The Guardian|
#boris-johnson#house-of-commons#partygate-scandal
politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson faces consequences for Partygate scandal.

Boris Johnson testified before a committee of MPs investigating whether he intentionally misled Parliament over the Partygate scandal. Johnson repeatedly declared his honesty, but his mood alternated between testy and repentant abstinence. The committee's verdict may set in train a process that ends in him leaving Parliament, and his polling is down, making his chances of hitting the political heights again slim.

via The Economist|
#boris-johnson#honesty#investigation
politics2 years ago

The downfall of Boris Johnson: Punishments and Clashes with MPs.

Boris Johnson's repeated declarations of honesty during the investigation into the Partygate scandal have not saved him from a potential downfall. The former prime minister's mood alternated between testy and repentant during a committee hearing, where he was referred to photographs of boozy Downing Street gatherings during lockdown. If the committee finds against him, it may set in train a process that ends in him leaving Parliament. His polling is down, and his chances of hitting the political heights again are slim.

via The Economist|
#boris-johnson#downfall#honesty
politics2 years ago

"Partygate Hearings Threaten Boris Johnson's Career and Reputation"

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied lying to parliament over COVID-19 lockdown parties, as he faced questioning from the Committee of Privileges. The committee is investigating whether Johnson intentionally or recklessly misled the House of Commons in a series of statements about the parties. If found guilty, he could be suspended, which could prompt an election to remove him from his parliamentary seat. Johnson denied any wrongdoing and said his statements were made in good faith. The so-called partygate scandal contributed to his downfall, and the resignations of most of his top team of government ministers.

via Reuters UK|
#boris-johnson#covid-19#misleading-statements