The Commons investigation into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament has hit back at the former Prime Minister after he branded the probe a 'kangaroo court' in a bombshell resignation statement
after he branded the probe a “kangaroo court” in a bombshell resignation statement.
In a statement, the committee said its cross-party panel of MPs will meet on Monday to complete its inquiry. “Mr Johnson has departed from the processes of the House and has impugned the integrity of the House by his statement.Mr Johnson announced he was resigning as an MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, with immediate effect triggering a by-election.probe of mounting a “political hit job” and of attempting to “drive me out” while claiming the investigation “reeks of prejudice”.
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