In a separate statement, he emphasized that Sir Bernard must provide an explanation for his actions to his own committee, allowing his colleagues to investigate and ultimately leading to his resignation.
These last-minute interventions are likely to cast doubt on the committee’s credibility in the eyes of Mr. Johnson’s supporters. The former Prime Minister urged Ms. Harman to address the allegation and take action, asserting that Sir Bernard can no longer be regarded as a fair judge or investigator in these proceedings.
According to sources, the report will disclose the number of days the committee would have recommended for Mr. Johnson’s suspension from the Commons. Although the punishment cannot be applied since Mr. Johnson has already resigned as an MP, the extent of the breach will be revealed. Insiders suggest that the severity of the recommended suspension may surprise many.
It is understood that the committee has concluded that it was not necessary for Mr. Johnson to attend leaving events for his colleagues, which was a central element of his defense. This finding challenges his argument.
The report might propose a temporary or permanent suspension of Mr. Johnson’s parliamentary pass, a privilege retained by former MPs after they leave the Commons. This move would be unprecedented, and it remains undisclosed whether it is included in the final report.
The draft report, which Mr. Johnson received before his sudden announcement of resignation as an MP, is expected to be highly critical. It will address allegations that he lied to MPs about his breach of COVID-19 rules in No 10. The Metropolitan Police issued 126 fines related to at least eight events in government buildings, now known as “partygate.”
The committee is also likely to highlight denials from senior Downing Street officials, asserting that they had not informed Mr. Johnson about any rule violations at No 10 events. Furthermore, it is expected to criticize Mr. Johnson’s allies for their attacks on the integrity of the committee process.
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