Boris Johnson has resigned as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect after receiving the Partygate report.
Boris Johnson said he was quitting his seat and triggering an immediate by-election because he was "bewildered and appalled" at the Privileges Committee's investigation into him. He said he received a letter from the committee which is investigating whether he lied to MPs over partygate "making it clear, much to my amazement, that they are determined to use the proceedings against me to drive me out of Parliament".
He said: "I have today written to my association in Uxbridge and South Ruislip to say that I am stepping down forthwith and triggering an immediate by-election. I am very sorry to leave my wonderful constituency. It has been a huge honour to serve them, both as mayor and MP."
