Boris Johnson allies threaten to target Tories who back Partygate report for deselection
The Guardian says supporters of Boris Johnson have vowed to target Conservative members of the privileges committee and Tory MPs who endorse its findings for deselection, as the aftermath of the report prompted vicious internal infighting.
One ally of the former prime minister said they expected Bernard Jenkin, the most senior Tory on the committee, which said Johnson misled parliament in denying any lockdown-breaking parties, could be a particular focus in his Harwich and North Essex seat.
It remains to be seen, however, whether there is much remaining appetite in the Conservative party at large, and especially in the parliamentary party, for Johnson-backing sabotage in advance of a vote on the report on Monday.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/15/boris-johnson-allies-fury-partygate-report