Boris Johnson Urges Sir Bernard Jenkin’s Resignation in Light of Lockdown Party Allegations

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 …

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Firmness is crucial on misbehaviour, Boris should be resolute.

The recent scandal involving former whip, Chris Pincher, who was accused of groping two men at a private members’ club, has once again highlighted the tendency of Number 10 Downing Street to mishandle crises and turn a minor scandal into a critique of Boris Johnson’s leadership style. The question has been raised as to why …

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LeBlanc urges Opposition to go beyond ‘mere demand’ for interference inquiry.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is open to the possibility of a public inquiry following the resignation of former governor general David Johnston as foreign interference rapporteur. However, LeBlanc asserts that opposition leaders must provide constructive suggestions for the inquiry, including terms of reference and a suitable leader. Merely demanding a public inquiry does not …

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