LONDON - The British government's official spending watchdog is planning an investigation into Mr Boris Johnson's election promises to build 40 new hospitals, an unexpected probe set to add to the litany of troubles surrounding the Prime Minister.
Much of the investigation is set to look into what the manifesto described as"new" - some of the projects under scrutiny include the new wing of a current hospital or the refurbishment of an existing site, the Guardian reported. , in a further sign that voters are turning against a politician who built a reputation among his party disciples as a vote winner.
Heading into the weekend, the political focus was on Mr Johnson's delay in suspending an ally over an incident involving excessive drinking and misconduct.- one of the parliamentary party's most senior enforcers - almost 24 hours before Mr Johnson acted.
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