Boris Johnson admits he misled Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Committee on Privileges has released the 52-page written defense that Johnson submitted to them as part of his inquiry into parties held at 10 Prime Minister’s Office during the pandemic.
Former Prime Minister Johnson admitted in his defense that he misled parliament about his involvement in matches that breached lockdown rules, but said he made his remarks in “good faith”.
“It is clear from this investigation that there is no evidence to support the claim that I have ‘intentionally’ or ‘irresponsibly’ misled parliament.”
On the other hand, Johnson argued that there is not a single document showing that any event received a warning or advice that it may have violated the Covid-19 rules.
JOHNSON WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS
In his defense, Johnson also criticizes the Privileges Committee that oversaw the investigation, rejecting allegations in the committee’s interim report that it was “obvious” to him that the guidance on covid-19 restrictions was violated because he personally attended some meetings.
“The claim that we hold events that are ‘clearly’ against the rules and guidelines and allow the official photographer to capture those events is unreasonable,” Johnson said. he used the phrase.
Boris Johnson will attend the session tomorrow and answer questions from lawmakers for misleading parliament about his involvement in parties that violate Covid-19 rules in the Prime Ministry.
According to the results of the investigation, there is a possibility that Johnson will be expelled from parliament or removed from parliament.
RESPONDING PARTIES
In the UK, police launched an investigation early last year following reports of 12 suspected breaches of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021.
As part of the investigation, Johnson was fined for attending his own birthday party.
The then prime minister, Johnson, apologized on May 12 after being fined for violating Covid-19 rules, but announced he would not resign.
After the police investigation, Senior Assistant Secretary Sue Gray also released her report on the parties. In the report, it was reported that during the Covid-19 restrictions, most parties held at the Prime Ministry violated the rules, with cleaning and security staff also facing “unacceptable” treatment.
In the report, it was noted that many events held at the Prime Ministry at the time should not be allowed and it was noted that staff who raised concerns were not respected. (AA)