DAN HODGES: When Tories are accused of wrongdoing, they must publicly prove their innocence. But not...

On January 25, 2022, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick announced to the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee that her officers had opened an investigation into a number of events that had been held in Downing Street during lockdown.

It’s important to stress that Rayner denies any wrongdoing, and has not been charged with any offence, let alone been convicted. And like any citizen, she is entitled to a presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. ‘But Boris was convicted!’ her cheerleaders cry. Yes. Of one offence. Of eating a piece of cake. On all other charges, the then Prime Minister was acquitted.

Fine. So for consistency was it a ‘smear’ when he and Rayner accused Johnson over the cheese and wine party ? Drinks in the No 10 garden ? Dominic Cummings’ leaving party ? The No 10 Christmas quiz ? When this scandal broke, I thought it would follow the classic political template. The offences for which Rayner was accused were relatively minor but her failure to provide transparency would be what damaged her. ‘It’s not the offence, it’s the cover-up.’But what’s actually doing the damage to her – and her leader, and her party – isn’t actually the cover-up. It’s the grotesque, unashamedly naked double standards on display as Rayner’s Law is prosecuted with such ferocity.

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