Boris Johnson studies MPs’ report into partygate allegations
FT NEWS SAYS Boris Johnson is poring over the findings of a probe into whether he lied to MPs about lockdown parties in Downing Street, as some allies fear he could face a sanction that triggers his potential eviction from parliament.
The former prime minister is being investigated by the Commons privileges committee over whether he misled parliament with his assurances that events breaching coronavirus regulations did not take place in Number 10 during the pandemic.
If the committee finds him in contempt of parliament, he could face suspension from the Commons. If this were for 10 days or more, he could face a recall petition that in turn could spark a by-election in his seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip, putting his future as an MP at risk.
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