Boris Johnson partygate inquiry: Expect sparks to fly as former prime minister faces four-hour grilling by MPs

Boris Johnson's defence has finally landed - a 52-page dossier outlining why he believes he"acted in good faith" when he told the House of Commons"no rules were broken" over parties in lockdown.The crux of Mr Johnson's argument is very simple: no one warned him at the time. He says he"relied on assurances" from his advisers and was"focused on difficult decisions concerning the pandemic".

The former PM's allies have been quick to rally, with longtime backer James Duddridge saying:"People do mislead the house by accident, you misspeak." As former parliamentary lawyer Professor Alexander Horne puts it:"The biggest danger for Boris Johnson is that he is found to have recklessly misled the house and then knowingly decided not to issue a correction in the usual fashion."Professor Horne said Mr Johnson's argument that he could not say anything while police investigations were ongoing appears"fairly weak".

sen_j59 AliFortescue Actually, “the scandal that helped bring down the former PM” Was Chris Pincher, do better

AliFortescue A man with an history of lying, will again be lying to the nation tomorrow 😂😂 only the gullible and stupid are left thinking he has any credibility 😂😂 he will be found guilty and then it’s up to the Tory MP’s if they want him to GO

AliFortescue Sounds depressing

AliFortescue I feel sorry for them. Imagine having to listen to him spouting total and utter shit for 4 hours. Horrible thought.Mind you if you take out all the ums and ahs it will leave about 20 minutes!

AliFortescue Four hours of complete bollox from Johnson. These guys deserve a medal.

AliFortescue What on earth is he going to fill 4 hours with?

Why would anyone want to pay a lying weasel like BorisJohnson to do stupid speeches after all this partgate and his lies? You can not Trust Boris! Sack Boris now! BorisJohnson LiarJohnson PartyGate BorisLies

Johnson’s legacy lies and destruction.2010 To Present 126 Met Police Stations closed and 20000 police officers reduced.

Can't wait for the investigation into Starmer for drinking beer 200 miles away with people he didn't work with and then lying about it. Oh. He got away with it because he knew the investigators and the media wants Labour in power. Got it. Sickening.

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