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Boris Johnson called out for 'absurd' excuses at partygate hearing

BORIS Johnson has said that, as prime minister during the second Covid lockdown, he would have told organisations that it was up to them if they…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson claims leaving party during lockdown was 'essential for work purposes'

Johnson was facing questions from the Privileges Committee about whether he had misled parliament over partygate.

Daily Record

Who is Sir Bernard Jenkin and who else is on the Privileges Committee?

Sir Bernard Jenkin has been in Parliament since 1992

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What is the Privileges Committee? Report stating Boris Johnson misled parliament is approved

Many Tories abstain on vote to back findings of privileges committee

Evening Standard

Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

Boris Johnson will fight for his political future when he appears before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

The Independent UK

Johnson was warned against claiming all guidance was followed, evidence suggests

The former prime minister faces a live grilling by the Privileges Committee on Wednesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

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When does Boris Johnson face the Privileges Committee and how can I watch?

BORIS Johnson is set to face MPs when he appears in front of the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as he aims to defend himself against claims he…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over 'partygate' accusations

The Privileges Committee has been charged with undertaking a parliamentary investigation into whether Mr Johnson lied to MPs

Manchester Evening News

What you need to know as Boris Johnson faces MP for grilling over Partygate

Mr Johnson has always protested his innocence, rejecting any suggestion that he “knowingly or recklessly misled Parliament”.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

The Independent UK

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’: Johnson’s key arguments to MPs

Here are some of the key arguments the former prime minister made ahead of the committee session on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The most ridiculous parts of Boris Johnson's partygate defence dossier

BORIS Johnson's partygate defence dossier makes some interesting arguments …

The National (Scotland)

From cake to Cummings: Key points from Boris Johnson’s Partygate defence

The former prime minister called Downing Street ‘cramped and old’

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Boris Johnson: MPs have no remit to probe if I broke Covid guidance

FORMER prime minister Boris Johnson has claimed that the MPs probing whether he misled parliament over the following of Covid rules in No 10 have…

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson accepts he misled parliament over 'partygate' - but says statements made in 'good faith'

The former prime minister said he would 'never have dreamed' of misleading the House intentionally or recklessly

Manchester Evening News

When is Boris Johnson's partygate appearance in front of Privileges Committee?

The former Prime Minister has submitted written evidence in defence of claims he made about Partygate

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson accepts misleading Commons over Partygate, but insists comments were in ‘good faith’

In written evidence the ex-Prime Minister branded the inquiry into his conduct “illogical”

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson partygate scandal: What happens next in Commons probe and how to watch the hearing

The former prime minister could face expulsion from the Commons if he is found to have misled Parliament about rule-breaking parties in Downing Street

The Independent UK

Tory MPs will get free vote on any Johnson inquiry sanctions

Rishi Sunak indicated that Tory MPs will be given a free vote on the matter, ahead of the ex-PM’s appearance before the Privileges Committee.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing

The Metropolitan Police. The Democratic Unionist Party. Xi Jinping in Moscow. Boris Johnson at the Privileges Committee. UBS acquiring Credit Suisse. Beavers marauding around Ealing. There is always something going on that seems more urgent than climate change. More ‘newsy’. I mean, what’s another UN report or additional tonne of…

The Independent UK

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.

The Independent UK

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.

Wales Online

Privileges Committee explained as Boris Johnson prepares to face claims he lied to Parliament

The former Prime Minister is due to face MPs on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.

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