Boris Johnson’s political future likely to be decided by MPs in weeks – Transcontinental Times

United Kingdom: An inquiry committee of MPs probing allegations that Boris Johnson misled parliament about Partygate is expected to make a decision within weeks on the question of whether he will remain in politics.

The Privileges Panel is getting ready to wrap up its investigation against the former prime minister after he refrained from complying with any measures that could influence local elections or the coronation of King Charles.

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According to sources, two dates of May 23 and 24 were set aside to try to schedule an examination report, which would ultimately determine whether Johnson misled MPs about his knowledge of illegal parties. Was. Downing Street during covid.

The seven-member committee, which saw a Conservative majority, would hold a private meeting to analyze the evidence to ascertain Johnson’s stand on the matter. If MPs are torn between Johnson’s conduct and behaviour, the process could also take a long time. the consequential sanctions that he would face.

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A Johnson spokesman said,“We continue to co-operate fully with the committee and will thoroughly investigate its findings when they are presented. Johnson did not knowingly, intentionally or knowingly mislead Parliament.

According to some analysts, the court’s decision of former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier sets a recent precedent for flouting Covid rules. She is contesting an exclusion from the Commons that extends to a full month, which exceeds the 10-day limit that could result in a by-election.

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The Standards Committee, on which every member of the Committee of Privileges sits (with the exception of Harriet Harman), passed the sentence in late March, but there was a noticeable division. If the committee finds against Johnson, there could be a push for the arrangement, as there is no mechanism for MPs to appeal against findings by the Privileges Committee.

Labor has criticized Johnson’s use of taxpayer money to pay for his Partygate defence, and the National Audit Office, which oversees government spending, is investigating it.

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