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Johnson accepts he misled MPs but insists he spoke ‘in good faith’

The former prime minister’s legal team handed over a dossier for his defence to the Privileges Committee inquiry.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson admits he misled Parliament over Partygate - but says 'he didn't mean to'

Boris Johnson will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee for an explosive showdown over whether he deliberately misled MPs with what he knew about lockdown parties in Downing Street

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson partygate scandal: What happens next in Commons probe and how to watch the hearing

The former prime minister could face expulsion from the Commons if he is found to have misled Parliament about rule-breaking parties in Downing Street

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

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Tory MPs will get free vote on any Johnson inquiry sanctions

Rishi Sunak indicated that Tory MPs will be given a free vote on the matter, ahead of the ex-PM’s appearance before the Privileges Committee.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Lawyers comb through Johnson’s partygate defence document before publication

The former prime minister’s allies had urged the Privileges Committee to publish his dossier ‘as soon as possible’.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

OPINION - Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing

The Metropolitan Police. The Democratic Unionist Party. Xi Jinping in Moscow. Boris Johnson at the Privileges Committee. UBS acquiring Credit Suisse. Beavers marauding around Ealing. There is always something going on that seems more urgent than climate change. More ‘newsy’. I mean, what’s another UN report or additional tonne of…

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

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No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Privileges Committee explained as Boris Johnson prepares to face claims he lied to Parliament

The former Prime Minister is due to face MPs on Wednesday

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Boris Johnson's latest U-turn shows he's panicking his career could be over

“I DO not think that he should pre-empt the outcome of the inquiry.” That was Boris Johnson’s response when quizzed on the Sue Gate partygate…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2023

Boris Johnson faces Partygate 'lies' showdown as he fights for political life - explained

The shameless ex-Prime Minister will be hauled before the Commons Privileges Committee on Wednesday for up to four hours of questioning over his whether he misled Parliament about lockdown boozing in No10

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Boris Johnson to reveal official partygate defence today ahead of inquiry showdown

Allies of former PM say legal submission would set out case that he did not knowingly mislead parliament

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Boris Johnson to reveal defence dossier ahead of Partygate grilling

Allies of the former prime minister said the legal submission would set out his case that he did not knowingly mislead Parliament

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Boris Johnson’s defence against partygate contempt probe due to be published

Allies of the former prime minister said the legal submission would set out his case that he did not knowingly mislead Parliament.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Boris Johnson urged to ‘tell the truth’ on Partygate, as two-thirds of voters demand exit as MP if he lied

Exclusive: 67% voters want ex-PM to stand down if inquiry finds he misled, poll finds

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate

Lord Greenhalgh voiced concern about the process the Privileges Committee would follow.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Johnson will offer ‘robust defence’ as he fights partygate claims, says Dowden

The former prime minister will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament.

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Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2023

Johnson to submit ‘bombshell’ defence dossier to MPs investigating partygate

Boris Johnson will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his partygate denials

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

Boris Johnson and Partygate: the stakes will be huge at this week’s critical inquisition

MPs on the privileges committee need to be on the top of their game when they interrogate the fallen prime minister about his deceptions

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Boris Johnson to submit ‘bombshell defence dossier’ in bid to clear name over Partygate

Former PM will appear before Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his Partygate denials

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Johnson to submit defence dossier to MPs investigating partygate

Boris Johnson will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his partygate denials.

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

Boris Johnson could finally face his 'Waterloo' in Partygate grilling over ABBA bash

Members of the Commons Privileges Committee are expected to ask him for details of one party that Sue Gray’s probe didn’t investigate - the so-called “ABBA party” on November 13 2020

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Penny Mordaunt warns against intimidation of MPs probing partygate

The Commons Leader said the cross-party investigation should take place without fear of influence or intimidation.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023

Sue Gray opposed UK Government blocking Gender Recognition Reform Bill

SUE Gray opposed ministers blocking Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, according to reports.

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