Boris Johnson resigns as MP amid Partygate report controversy

Up-sell has announced his immediate resignation as a Conservative MP following receipt of an advance copy of the Partygate report. The MP-led Privileges Committee investigated whether or not Johnson misled Parliament relating to lockdown-breaching events at Downing Street. In response, Johnson accused the inquiry of making an attempt to “drive me out” and claimed the process was “the very definition of a kangaroo courtroom.”
The Privileges Committee said that Johnson had “impugned the integrity” of the House of Commons and that it had “followed the procedures and the mandate of the House always.” The committee plans to publish its report promptly after meeting on Monday. Johnson acquired the report on Thursday and argued that it was “riddled with inaccuracies and reeks of prejudice.”
Although Johnson admitted to deceptive Parliament during his March appearance earlier than the Privileges Committee, he denied doing so intentionally. He maintained that social distancing tips had been adopted at all times during Downing Street gatherings all through the Covid lockdowns, even when they were not “perfect.” Johnson additionally criticised the present Conservative government’s path in his lengthy statement.
Johnson acknowledged, “I did not lie, and I consider that in their hearts the committee realize it.” He further accused the committee of seeking to search out him guilty from the outset, “regardless of the facts.” Johnson additionally claimed that Rishi Sunak, the present Prime Minister, believed they were “working lawfully collectively.”
Sue Gray, former senior civil servant and leader of the Partygate investigation, was additionally criticised by Johnson, who questioned her upcoming appointment as “chief of staff designate” for the Labour chief. Johnson expressed his unhappiness at leaving Parliament and claimed that his elimination was part of a bigger plan to “take revenge for Brexit and ultimately to reverse the 2016 referendum result.” His resignation will immediate a by-election in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency..