Johnson to present ‘sensational’ evidence of innocence in partying case

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to present “scandalous” evidence that will exonerate him in the pandemic partying case. The Telegraph writes about this, citing sources.

By information of the newspaper’s interlocutors, we are talking about messages from advisers to the former prime minister, who claim that no rules were violated during the parties.

“The fact is that he told Parliament what he considered the truth at that time. There is documentary evidence that will show that he was advised to say what he said,” the source quotes the publication.

Johnson is due to testify before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee on March 22 in the pandemic partying case. clarifies RIA News. If it turns out that the former prime minister has misled parliament, he can be suspended from work in the House of Commons for ten days. This, in turn, may become a reason for filing a petition to revoke his deputy mandate.

The scandal involving Johnson erupted after parties at the government residence on Downing Street during a nationwide lockdown. Two more parties were held in April 2021 – on the eve of the funeral of Prince Philip, when national mourning was declared in the UK. Johnson apologized In this regard, and said that he paid the fine issued.