Civil service chief ‘accused Boris Johnson of lying’ over Partygate
1 year, 8 months ago

Civil service chief ‘accused Boris Johnson of lying’ over Partygate

The Independent  

The civil service chief Simon Case accused Boris Johnson of lying during the Partygate scandal, according to a new book about the former Tory prime minister’s tumultuous time at No 10. Mr Case is also quoted as telling an associate that he did not want to quit “so soon after Mark has left”, saying: “What’s the guarantee that he won’t bring in someone in my place even less able to stand up to?” The Cabinet Office said it would not comment “alleged conversations”, but did not give an outright denial of the claim about Mr Case. Recommended Boris Johnson stays at Caribbean villa owned by tycoon at heart of BBC chair row A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “We are not commenting on alleged conversations or speculation. Our understanding of Simon Case’s position is that he does not believe Boris Johnson knowingly or deliberately misled parliament.”

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Boris Johnson made to ‘look like chump’ as peer he appointed shuns Tories
1 year, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson made to ‘look like chump’ as peer he appointed shuns Tories

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A peer appointed by Boris Johnson in his controversial resignation honours …

Scathing report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament over ‘partygate’
1 year, 6 months ago

Scathing report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament over ‘partygate’

Associated Press  

LONDON — A committee of U.K. lawmakers harshly rebuked former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday, saying he lied to Parliament about lockdown-flouting parties and was complicit in a campaign to intimidate those investigating his conduct during the coronavirus pandemic. The committee said the defense he had provided was an after-the-fact justification and “no more than an artifice.” The report …

'A prime minister who lies': Boris Johnson accused of lying over 'Partygate'
1 year, 8 months ago

'A prime minister who lies': Boris Johnson accused of lying over 'Partygate'

Firstpost  

London: The head of the civil service in England at the time the infamous ‘Partygate’ happened, has allegedly accused Boris Johnson of lying in his new book on the former’s roller coaster ride as UK PM. In the book titled - Johnson at 10, Sir Anthony Seldon and Raymond Newell the cabinet secretary described in detail their conflicts with Johnson. …

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’
1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rishi Sunak’s official …

UK's 'Partygate' scandal: The many denials by Boris Johnson
1 year, 9 months ago

UK's 'Partygate' scandal: The many denials by Boris Johnson

Firstpost  

What Boris Johnson said about the ‘Partygate’ scandal will be revealed today when he appears before a parliamentary committee investigating whether he lied to parliament. Johnson’s political future may be jeopardised if MPs discover that he purposefully misled the House of Commons London: What Boris Johnson said about the “ Partygate ” scandal will be laid bare today when the …

UK’s Boris Johnson denies he lied over ‘Partygate’ scandal
1 year, 9 months ago

UK’s Boris Johnson denies he lied over ‘Partygate’ scandal

Al Jazeera  

The former prime minister has accepted he misled parliament about COVID-19 rules at 10 Downing Street gatherings during lockdown, but denied having done so ‘intentionally or recklessly’. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied lying to the United Kingdom’s parliament during a televised deposition part of an inquiry into the so-called “Partygate” scandal. After taking an oath on the Bible, …

Boris Johnson allies given stark warning over criticism of partygate inquiry
2 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson allies given stark warning over criticism of partygate inquiry

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson’s allies have been warned that they may face contempt of Parliament charges if they continue to criticise its investigation into whether the former prime minister misled MPs over partygate. The privileges committee has fired a shot across the bows of the former prime minister’s supporters, who have attacked its inquiry as being “rigged” and a “witch hunt”. MPs …

Exclusive: Boris Johnson faces ‘kangaroo court’ over inquiry into partygate ‘lies’, No 10 fears
2 years, 6 months ago

Exclusive: Boris Johnson faces ‘kangaroo court’ over inquiry into partygate ‘lies’, No 10 fears

The Telegraph  

If the MPs decide Mr Johnson has knowingly lied to the Commons and he is suspended from the House, it will almost certainly trigger another confidence vote in his leadership. The privileges committee said it had started work on examining whether Mr Johnson “misled the House” when he insisted that "all guidance was followed in Number 10" and that there …

No inquiry into claims Boris Johnson proposed partner for £100k government job, says civil service chief
2 years, 6 months ago

No inquiry into claims Boris Johnson proposed partner for £100k government job, says civil service chief

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy No investigation has been launched into allegations that Boris Johnson tried …

Boris Johnson apologises to No 10 cleaners and tells ‘disrespectful’ staff to do the same
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson apologises to No 10 cleaners and tells ‘disrespectful’ staff to do the same

The Telegraph  

Downing Street cleaners and security staff have received a personal apology from Boris Johnson after a “lack of respect and poor treatment” during the partygate scandal. The Prime Minister said he was “appalled” to learn from Sue Gray’s partygate report that civil servants had mistreated other staff when they objected to parties taking place in Whitehall. The Telegraph understands that …

Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate
2 years, 8 months ago

Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson ‘has demonstrated himself to be liar’, SNP’s Ian Blackford claims
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson ‘has demonstrated himself to be liar’, SNP’s Ian Blackford claims

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Blackford called for Conservative MPs to join opposition parties in criticising Boris Johnson’s …

Simon Case: Boris Johnson appoints close ally and former aide to Prince William as new cabinet secretary
4 years, 4 months ago

Simon Case: Boris Johnson appoints close ally and former aide to Prince William as new cabinet secretary

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson wins court challenge over alleged Brexit lies
5 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson wins court challenge over alleged Brexit lies

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson, the leading candidate to succeed Theresa May as British Prime Minister, has won a High Court challenge against allegations he lied to the public during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign, according to the UK’s Press Association news agency. Judges at London’s High Court on Friday quashed the attempt to prosecute Johnson, after a judge at …

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