Britain’s House of Commons is likely Monday to endorse a report that found Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office, a humiliating censure that would strip the former prime minister of his lifetime access to Parliament.
Lawmakers will debate a report by the Privileges Committee that found Johnson in contempt of Parliament, and are expected to approve its findings. It’s unclear whether there will be a formal vote or whether the report will be approved by acclamation.
Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said Sunak should “show leadership” and vote because “we need to know where Rishi Sunak stands on this.” The revelation that political staffers held birthday gatherings, garden parties and “wine time Fridays” during the pandemic sparked anger among Britons who had followed rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, unable to visit friends and family or even say goodbye to dying relatives in hospitals.
It said Johnson “misled the House on an issue of the greatest importance to the House and to the public, and did so repeatedly.” Johnson escaped that sanction by resigning - “at least for now,” he said, hinting at a potential comeback. That could prove difficult. He faces being stripped of the lifetime pass to Parliament’s buildings customarily given to former lawmakers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michael Gove won't vote for Johnson Partygate reportThe housing secretary says a 90-day Commons suspension for the ex-PM is 'not merited'.
Read more »
Boris Johnson: MPs to decide on report that said ex-PM misled ParliamentA year-long Commons inquiry found the ex-PM misled Parliament over lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Read more »
Rian Johnson, Lee Sung Jin and More Directors Competing for First EmmysThe Emmy race has never been more crowded for those working behind the camera on TV’s most acclaimed series. While these directors below have never won Emmys, their work on this year’s juggernaut d…
Read more »
U.S. Open causes headaches, but Dustin Johnson and others recoverAfter the U.S. Open tournament began with unconventionally high scoring, Day 2 brought more scoring with Rickie Fowler still leading the field.
Read more »
Nets aiming to retain Cam Johnson but they have competitionThe price for Cam Johnson, the Nets’ sweet-shooting forward, has steadily increased, as has the market for his services.
Read more »