Boris Johnson has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to assess the possibility of a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office.
has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to assess the possibility of a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office.
He was reported by the Greater London Authority over £126,000 of public money being awarded to companies run by Johnson’s friend Jennifer Arcuri while he was Mayor of London. City Hall said its monitoring officer had recorded a ‘conduct matter’ against the Prime Minister – meaning there is information indicating a criminal offence may have been committed.
But they said this does not mean it has been proven in any way and said the conduct office must decide if an investigation is necessary.Johnson’s old job as the capital’s Mayor, is the equivalent to being police and crime commissioner for London.Johnson denies any wrongdoing and has previously said he will co-operate with any investigation into his links with Ms Arcuri by the assembly.
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