UK politics live: Boris Johnson says he would welcome inquiry into claims he misled parliament – but only after police probe

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Latest updates: amid pressure over Partygate, the PM says he plans to seek re-election and is ‘very keen’ for his actions to be scrutinised by MPs

Good morning. MPs will today debate the opposition proposal to hold a privileges committee inquiry into claims that Boris Johnson misled parliament over Partygate. At one point it was assumed that thebut, partly because No 10 has realised that would be a PR disaster, and partly because the government whips were not confident of winning , the government will instead try to amend the motion to postpone the decision about holding an inquiry.

 

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Where is nigel farage..millions of indians will be heading to UK...soon..😂

no one cares about this British fellow that arrive in India. many came and suggested that INDIA need to stand with US &NATO otherwise Sanctions will be implemented. The fight is b/w US &NATO with Russia. But we know where to stand where not to u.

I served 23 years in the RHA, as a Wo2. If I did what the PM did I would have been demoted, lost pension & possibly discharged. Why are the people that sent me and others to war held to a lower standard! Lose your integrity, you lose your right to lead!

He’s desperately trying to hit a PR bullseye with his trips to Ukraine and India and his Rwanda plans but so far he seems to be stuck with a load of number twos.

Excess baggage

A full probe

That doesn't look good nor right at all.

Delay delay delay…shameful

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