A parliamentary committee in the U.K. has determined that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament regarding the illegal Covid-19 lockdown parties that occurred during his time in office. The committee’s report, known as the “partygate” report, describes this action as a “serious contempt” and states that there is no previous record of a Prime Minister intentionally deceiving the House. The report also reveals that Johnson was complicit in a campaign to conceal the circumstances of these events through abuse and intimidation.
The privilege committee, made up of members from both the ruling Conservative Party and the opposition Labour Party, has recommended that Johnson be denied a former Member’s pass, which grants access to parliament. Additionally, if Johnson were still an MP, the committee suggests a 90-day suspension from the House. Johnson, however, resigned as a Conservative MP after receiving an advanced copy of the report. He criticized the committee, accusing them of conducting a political attack against him.
In response to the findings, Johnson released a statement dismissing them as “rubbish,” “absurd,” and “deranged.” He also claimed that the committee held prejudicial views, referencing their majority support for remaining in the European Union during the 2016 Brexit vote. MPs responsible for the report criticized Johnson’s comments, seeing them as an attack on democratic institutions.
The parliamentary committee’s report will be discussed by MPs on Monday. This follows a separate police investigation into Downing Street’s lockdown parties, which resulted in fines for both Johnson and current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Johnson’s involvement in these rule-breaking events was just one of his many scandals, leading to his resignation. His disregard for public health measures was particularly alarming during a time when people were sacrificing time with loved ones to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group responded to the committee’s findings by stating that it serves as another painful reminder of how Johnson broke his own rules for personal enjoyment while families were forced to say goodbye to loved ones virtually.
Overall, the “partygate” report reveals the intentional deception by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and calls attention to the abuse of power and disregard for public health measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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