Partygate: PM urged to explain why fine did not breach ministerial code

BBC News says Boris Johnson’s standards adviser says there is a “legitimate question” over whether the PM broke the ministerial code after getting fined for Partygate.

Lord Geidt said he repeatedly told the PM’s team to be ready to explain if his actions stuck within the rules – even if he thought there was no breach.

But he said the advice had not been “heeded”, calling on Mr Johnson to set out his case to the public.

The PM said being fined by the police does not break the ministerial code,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61653755

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